Harris v. Harris

Hawes, Justice.

Earl C. Harris filed suit for divorce and custody of the minor child of the parties against his wife, Bonnie Harris. Personal service was had upon the defendant on March 2, 1971. On April 6, 1971, no defensive pleadings having been filed, the trial court passed an order granting a final divorce and custody of the child to the plaintiff and providing for visitation rights in the defendant, "upon evidence submitted as provided by law.” On April 7, 1971, without moving to open the default, the defendant filed defensive pleadings in the cause and on April 16, 1971, she filed a…