Malone v. Bula Malone

January 19, 1927, respondent, a widower and the father of six married children, united in marriage with appellant, a widow with a family consisting of three sons in their teens. Prior to and at the time of the marriage, respondent was the owner of 419 acres of land in Twin Falls County and two city lots in Twin Falls. Appellant was, and had been prior to the marriage, the owner of a house and lot in Twin Falls.

June 26,1939, respondent filed a complaint against appellant in the District Court, in and for Twin Falls County, wherein he sought a divorce from her on the ground of extreme cruelty.…