Clark v. Clark

JOHNSON, J.-

This is an. action for divorce. The petition alleged statutory grounds and “that the offense or injury complained of was committed within this State and while both of the parties resided in this State.” Tlfere was personal service upon defendant ■but he failed to appear and made no defense. The court heard the evidence introduced by plaintiff and dismissed the suit “for want of jurisdiction.” Plaintiff appealed.

The petition states a cause of action. It was not necessary for plaintiff to have resided within this State “one whole year next before the filing of the petition” if, as…