McGee v. McGee

SEBRING, J.:

On May 22, 1942, B. F. McGee instituted suit for divorce against Millie Dooley McGee, on the ground of desertion. The bill of complaint alleged the address of the defendant to be unknown. Service was attempted upon the defendant by publication, the order of publication requiring the defendant to file her appearance on June 2, 1942, or suffer the entry of a decree pro confesso. The defendant failed to appear or plead on the day designated in the order of publication and a decree pro confesso was entered against her. Thereafter, the cause

proceeded ex parte. On July 2, 1942, a final…