Brooks v. Brooks

Bowles, Justice.

Doris Kennedy Brooks filed a complaint for divorce on October 21, 1976, against Billy Joe Brooks on the ground that the marriage was irretrievably broken. The defendant was personally served but did not file any pleadings. On April 12,1977, a final judgment and decree was entered which granted the plaintiff a divorce but reserved issues of child support, custody, alimony and attorney fees for future determination. On March 13, 1978, plaintiffs attorney sent via certified mail to the defendant notice of the date and time of trial. The defendant never received said notice…