Smith v. Mangum

OPINION

HAIRE, Chief Judge.

Beverly Smith (Mrs. Smith) and Edward Gant filed this special action seeking relief from a trial court order that compelled them to disclose whether they have had sexual relations. The inquiry arose during discovery in an action that Dr. David Smith (Dr. Smith) filed seeking modification of his spousal maintenance obligation to his ex-wife, Mrs. Smith. This opinion follows our order of July 15, 1987, in which we accepted jurisdiction in this special action proceeding and granted the relief requested by Mrs. Smith and Mr. Gant.

The marriage of Dr. Smith and Mrs. Smith…