Seibly v. Person

Elñna A. Adams, in May, 1887, filed a bill of complaint against Edward J. Adams, her husband, in the circuit court for the county of Ingham, praying a divorce from the bonds of matrimony. A subpoena was issued in the usual form, containing an underwriting, signed by the solicitor, which read:

“A personal decree is sought against the defendant for divorce, and the bill is filed to reach interests in property, and not to obtain any further relief against the ■remainder of the defendants.”

The case proceeded, and on the 29th of January, 1889, a decree of divorce absolute was granted, which…