Meier v. Meier

Plaintiff filed a bill for divorce. He obtained an order for defendant’s appearance under CL 1948, § 613.46, as last amended by PA 1958, No 228 (Stab Ann 1959 Cum Supp § 27.776), on the ground that she resided outside this State at the address set forth in his affidavit therefor. Publication of the order was had as in the ensuing section of the statute provided, but no copy was mailed to defendant by registered or certified mail nor was any proof of such mailing ever filed in the cause.

Plaintiff ultimately took a decree of divorce by default. A copy of the decree was mailed to defendant. She,…