Lefferts v. Lefferts

The facts in this case cannot be differentiated from those which were proven in Fischer v. Fischer (254 N. Y. 463); indeed, they are strikingly similar, almost to the point of identity.

Plaintiff in this suit for a separation was met by defendant’s denial that a valid marriage with defendant existed. She had been married to one Oppenheimer in the city of New York and resided with him in that city for many years. In February, 1916, plaintiff went to Nevada and obtained a divorce in the courts of that State from Oppenheimer upon grounds which were insufficient to accord her that relief in this…