Campbell v. Campbell

On September 7, 1937, plaintiff filed a bill of complaint for divorce. Her petition for dismissal of the cause was granted on October 21, 1937. On November 23, 1937, at her request, the court entered an order reinstating the proceedings and, after the taking of proofs in open court, a pro confesso decree was entered on March 16, 1938, on the ground of extreme cruelty. On July 8, 1938, plaintiff petitioned the conrt to vacate the decree and grant a rehearing. Defendant appeared in his own person and opposed plaintiff’s motion. After hearing both parties the court entered an order on August 15,…