Tyrell v. Saurí

Does the district court lack jurisdicion over the person of the defendant in an action for the declaration of prodigality wherein defendant’s, default was entered and he was not represented by a guardian appointed under Rules 17 (/) and (g) of Civil Procedure at the trial for default? This is the sole question for decision in the present case. The facts are as follows:

Isabel Tyrell, as wife, and Isabel Saurí, as daughter of Rafael Saurí, filed a complaint against the latter seeking that he be declared a habitual spendthrift for the proper legal purposes, and specifically declaring the…