Richards v. Richards

This is an action brought by a second husband for an annulment of his marriage with defendant, upon the ground that a prior divorce obtained in Ohio by defendant’s first husband was void.

Defendant and one Niberg married in New York State. Defendant left the bed and board of her then husband without legal justification. That husband, Niberg, later secured employment, established a residence and obtained a decree of. divorce from defendant in the State of Ohio by publication. Defendant was not personally served in that State nor did she in any manner appear in that action. Plaintiff and…