Sloane v. Sloane

1. The libellee’s appeal from the decree nisi granting the libellant a divorce for cruel and abusive treatment brings no issue before the court. Under the rule of MacNevin v. MacNevin, 319 Mass. 719, the decree, entered March 25, 1963, and modified September 5, 1963, became final upon the expiration of six months from the date of entry as provided in G. L. c. 208, § 21. By G. L. c. 215, § 24, orders or decrees of Probate Courts in proceeding’s under c. 208 (divorce) are subject to the provisions of c. 215, § 23, that an “appeal . . . shall not suspend or stay proceedings under such order or…