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Action by plaintiff for divorce. The decree of divorce was denied and the plaintiff appeals. It appears from the transcript that the cause of action set forth in the plaintiff’s complaint is that of cruelty. The complaint, after setting forth the necessary jurisdictional facts, alleges that the defendant on numerous occasions told the plaintiff that she was sorry she had married him; that she wanted to get a divorce; that there would be no more married life for her; that she wanted to be free so that she could do and have whatever she wanted; that the defendant also refused to do any household work whatever, refused to cook any meals for the plaintiff, and stated that she would not wait on any man; that the defendant also received love letters from other men. Personal service was had of the summons and complaint in the action. The defendant made no appearance.

The plaintiff testified, in substance, as follows: “Shortly after we arrived here (Fresno) about a month, my wife re fused to do any of the household work, refused to cook any meals or do any of the duties of a housewife, and as a result - of this I was compelled to eat my meals in town. She assumed a very indifferent and…