Merritt v. Ludwig-Wiese

The facts so far as the evidence is disclosed are quite uncertain. We gather that defendant was formerly the wife of C. W. Ludwig but has re-married. Plaintiff and Ludwig claim that Ludwig obtained a decree of divorce from defendant in Missouri on October 5, 1927. A certified copy of such a decree was offered in evidence but is not before us. Defendant offered in evidence a decree of divorce obtained by her in the District Court of Polk county, in this State, January 12, 1928, later amended. The latter decree was obtained on service by publication completed November 17, 1927. Plaintiff has a…