Ellis v. Ellis

Plaintiff brought this action for divorce on the ground of extreme cruelty. 'She alleged that she and defendant were married in 1926; separated on February 5, 1948; that they had one child 12 years of age; and that they acquired certain community property consisting of homestead land in the process of being patented, valued in excess of $10,000, a dwelling house in Taft, plus furnishings valued at $4,000, and two old automobiles valued at $850. A divorce, maintenance for the support of the child, and equitable division of the community property was sought.

Defendant answered, admitted the Taft…