McKay v. McKay

CLAY, Commissioner.

This action was brought by appellant under section 518 of the Civil Code of Practice to set aside a judgment of divorce on the grounds of: (1) fraud; and (2) unavoidable casualty or misfortune. The Chancellor dismissed the petition.

On May 14, 1951, appellant filed a petition for divorce against her husband, appellee. On the same day appellee entered his appearance and filed an answer stating that he had no affirmative defense. No further steps were taken in the case until June 27, 1951 when appellee filed an answer and counterclaim. He immediately proceeded to take…