extreme cruelty

As a ground for divorce, one spouse’s physical violence toward the other spouse, or conduct that destroys or severely impairs the other spouse’s mental health.

— Also termed cruel and inhumane treatment. Cf. ABUSE (2). [Cases: Divorce 34. C.J.S. Divorce § 19.]

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