Koch v. Koch

OPINION

By the Court,

Taber, J.:

In September 1943 plaintiff, Spencer R. Koch, commenced an action for divorce against defendant, Florence E. Koch, in the second judicial district court, Washoe county. The complaint alleged, among other things, plaintiff’s residence in Nevada, and that “During the married life of plaintiff and defendant, the defendant has treated plaintiff with extreme cruelty.”

Defendant’s answer denied plaintiff’s residence and defendant’s cruelty. As an affirmative defense Mrs. Koch alleged that in September 1942 she commenced a suit for separate maintenance against Mr. Koch…