Givens v. Givens

This case is before us on appeal from an order dismissing a bill for divorce on final hearing after testimony taken.

The bill of complaint alleged as ground for divorce that the defendant secured from the complainant a divorce in the State of Virginia on the 17th day of June, 1932, and that therefore complainant is entitled to have a decree of divorce from the defendant under paragraph 8 of Section 3191 R. G. S., 4983 C. G. L.

Decree pro confesso was entered after service by publication. Thereupon a master was appointed, testimony taken and presented to the court with motion for final decree.

The…