Hulse v. Hulse

Plaintiff sued his wife for divorce, alleging mental cruelty. Among other things, he prayed that custody of the minor child be awarded to his wife. The defendant was living in ■California at the time of service of summons by publication, and when plaintiff agreed with her to pay $25 per month for the support of the child beginning January 1, 1946, defendant took no steps to defend the action. Plaintiff testified that he was willing to pay said sum monthly for the support of the child, and in accordance with the agreement between the plaintiff and defendant, counsel for plaintiff submitted to…