Steeves v. Steeves

This is an appeal from an order of the circuit court refusing to set aside a decree and permit appellant to file an answer.

Plaintiff filed his complaint for divorce from defendant in the circuit court of Marion county, Oregon, June 2, 1930. Summons thereupon issued and was served on defendant, the same day in said comity. On June 13, 1930, an order of default was entered, testimony submitted, and a decree entered in favor of plaintiff. On July 21, 1930, plaintiff filed a motion to set aside the decree on the ground that it was obtained by agreement between parties, which agreement defendant…