Kelly v. Kelly

The syllabus is perhaps indefinite, but the opinion says: “We come to the conclusion after full investigation that the provisions of the Cole of Civil Procedure (Rev. St. 1913, sec. 8207), cited by plaintiff, cannot be followed.” “Really the one issue that is decisive of this case, and beyond which we do not have to go, is: Was there service, as required by statute, made on the absent heir?” “The safe thing is to get service by publication, and that operates to the same extent and is equally authoritative in giving to the court plenary jurisdiction upon every person who might be interested.”…