Farris v. Kiriazis

Nellie Farris, formerly Nellie Kiriazis, plaintiff, and Marcus L. Kiriazis, defendant, were married February 22, 1928, and lived together as husband and wife until October 27, 1943. On May 9, 1945, plaintiff filed a complaint for divorce charging defendant with desertion and praying that she he awarded temporary alimony, solicitor’s fees, and suit money, and that she be given leave to resume her maiden name of Nellie Farris. Defendant filed his appearance pro se and consented to an immediate default and hearing. On June 11, 1945, Judge Haas heard evidence in the cause and entered a decree…