Giella v. Giella

This is an undefended action for divorce. The action was initiated by personal service upon defendant on September 15, 1967 of a summons with an indorsement *728thereon that “ The object of this action is for an absolute divorce ” and that “ The relief sought is a decree of divorce.” In accordance with section 211 of the Domestic Relations Law, no complaint was served with the summons.

Defendant failed to appear in response to a notice from the Conciliation Bureau and has made no other appearance or answer in this action. Following certification by the Conciliation Commissioner that there existed…