Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the wife was entitled to an equitable indemnity under Art. 165(1) CC for her work in the husband’s business.
Decisione estratta
Her work, though significant, fell within the tacit family arrangement and did not exceed marital duties to the extent required by Art. 165(1) CC.
Motivazione estratta
The spouses worked independently, had no children, shared household expenses, and both benefited from the other’s activity; the cantonal court did not abuse its discretion in finding no compensable excess contribution.