Linzenni v. Hoffman

HOLSTEIN, Chief Justice.

Wilma Hoffman appeals, claiming the circuit court lacked jurisdiction over the dissolution of marriage between her and her husband, Max Hoffman, because Max died before judgment was entered resulting in abatement of the action. Following opinion by the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, this Court granted transfer. Rule 83.03. Because an order dissolving the marriage was entered prior to Max’s death, the doctrine of abatement is inapplicable. The judgment is affirmed.

I

After eight years of marriage, Max and Wilma separated in 1994. There were no children of…