C.E.W. v. H.L.W.

JAMES, Judge.

The question before the Court is whether jurisdiction over ancillary matters has been defeated by the death of petitioner prior to a hearing on those prayers. C.R.T., petitioner’s executor, is party plaintiff for the purpose of this matter.

On January 8, 1978, petitioner, C.E.W., filed a petition for divorce on the ground of incompatibility. An answer was filed by respondent, H.L.W., denying incompatibility and requesting either that the petition be dismissed with prejudice or, in the alternative, if the petition should be granted, that the Court retain jurisdiction “for property…