Schantz v. Schantz

RAWLINGS, Justice.

Plaintiff-wife sought a divorce, and attendant redress, claiming cruel and inhuman treatment. Defendant-husband answered and counterclaimed for divorce, with other relief, asserting desertion. Following trial, plaintiff was granted a divorce with accompanying allowances, defendant’s counterclaim dismissed and he appeals. We affirm.

These parties were married August 29, 1936, separated December 30, 1964, and never again cohabited.

Plaintiff’s action was started September 13, 1966, and trial commenced September 11, 1967. Plaintiff was then 46, defendant 55.

At time of marriage…