Smith v. Smith

On October 30, 1964, plaintiff, Margaret Smith, filed her petition for divorce against defendant, Ronald Smith, alleging the ground designated by section 598.8(5), Code, 1962, as “such inhuman treatment as to endanger the life of his wife.” She asked custody of their two children, child support, equitable orders with regard to their property and debts and other relief. Defendant filed his answer denying plaintiff right to a divorce and asked that plaintiff’s petition be dismissed.

Following trial which commenced February 4, 1965, plaintiff was granted a divorce, custody of the children, child…