Rice v. Rice

In March, 1941, appellee, as complainant, filed his bill for divorce against appellant charging extreme cruelty and habitual indulgence in 'a violent and ungovernable temper. Answer was filed, a master was appointed, testimony was taken, and a final decree of divorce was entered on the same day the bill of complaint was filed. A property settlement was agreed on and was incorporated in the final decree.

One week after the final decree was entered, defendant moved to vacate it and to rescind the property settlement. Twenty five days later, a new motion to vacate was tendered in which more…