Nelson v. Stewart

The judgment-roll in the divorce case was introduced as a part of the testimony of the petitioner Nelson in his petition presented to have Walter removed as administrator, and was received without objection. It is contended by the respondent that the judgment-roll in the divorce suit shows on its face that the Circuit Court never acquired jurisdiction of the subject matter, and that the decree was void. It is contended by the appellant that this contention constituted a collateral attack upon the decree in said divorce case, and this contention is controverted by the respondent. The attack on…