Idaho Code
Idaho Code § 32-605 (2026)
Extreme cruelty.
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Extreme cruelty.
Extreme cruelty is the infliction of grievous bodily injury or grievous mental suffering upon the other by one party to the marriage.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12
cases, 1954–1994 · leading case: Campbell v. Campbell, 816 P.2d 350 (Idaho Ct. App. 1991).
Campbell v. Campbell, 816 P.2d 350 (Idaho Ct. App. 1991). “Because the desertion had continued for less than the requisite period of time, we conclude that the trial court erred in granting the divorce for wilful desertion.”
Shumway v. Shumway, 679 P.2d 1133 (Idaho 1984). “Ground for Divorce: I.C. § 32-605 defines extreme cruelty as “the infliction of grievous bodily injury or grievous mental suffering upon the other by one party to the marriage.”
Angleton v. Angleton, 370 P.2d 788 (Idaho 1962). “The term “extreme cruelty” is defined in I.C. § 32-605 as being “The infliction of grievous bodily injury or grievous mental suffering upon the other by one party to the marriage”.”
Mulch v. Mulch, 867 P.2d 967 (Idaho 1994). “Based upon these findings, the trial court concluded that the psychological effect of Leroy’s abuse constituted “grievous mental harm” within the meaning of I.C. § 32-605. The trial court granted Karen a divorce on the grounds of extreme cruelty.”
Parks v. Parks, 422 P.2d 618 (Idaho 1967). “1965, primarily because of her interest in a captain in the Air Force stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base and not as a result of any acts of physical cruelty committed upon her by defendant; that her association with the captain and other men constitutes extreme cruelty to…”
Lepel v. Lepel, 456 P.2d 249 (Idaho 1969). “” I.C. § 32-605. This court has indicated that abusive criticism by one spouse of the other spouse’s religion to the point where it causes worry, pain, and suffering to the other spouse may be considered as evidence of extreme cruelty.”
Lawson v. Lawson, 394 P.2d 1008 (Idaho 1964). “The findings recite that the court, with the consent of all counsel, talked to the children separately in chambers, rather than permitting them to appear as witnesses in the case.”
Glavin v. Glavin, 498 P.2d 1286 (Idaho 1972). “Glavin seeking a divorce from her husband on the grounds that he had treated her in a cruel *814 manner as defined by I.C. § 32-605. 1 The complaint also sought custody and support for the two minor children, a determination and division of the community property, alimony, and…”
Barker v. Barker, 440 P.2d 137 (Idaho 1968). “The examinations were conducted only after, both counsel had concluded questioning the witnesses. After each colloquy, the trial judge gave counsel opportunity to re-examine.”
Jordan v. Jordan, 275 P.2d 669 (Idaho 1954). “Section 32-605, I.C., reads as follows: “Extreme cruelty is the infliction of grievous bodily injury or grievous mental suffering upon the other by one party to the marriage.”
Ferguson v. Ferguson, 415 P.2d 676 (Idaho 1966). “” I.C. § 32-605. ' On trial the parties were the only witnesses, and were permitted to testify fully in support of their respective pleadings.”
Jolley v. Jolley, 363 P.2d 1020 (Idaho 1961). “’ ” 31 Idaho at page 1S4, 170 P. at page 95 .”
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