Smith v. Smith

BROWN (Gerald), J.

The parties to this suit were married shortly over a year when plaintiff husband sued his wife for divorce on the ground of extreme cruelty. The defendant, through her guardian ad litem, answered with a denial, and alleged insanity and waiver as affirmative defenses. Defendant did not file a cross-complaint. The parties had no children as a result of their marriage.

Evidence supporting plaintiff’s cause of action established that defendant was extremely careless in personal and household cleanliness. She often left food in the refrigerator for weeks; it spoiled and she failed…