Swartz v. Swartz

LOONEY, Justice.

This is an action for divorce, instituted July 15,1932, by Arthur L. Swartz against his wife, Mary J. Swartz, a resident of the state ■of California.. The divorce is sought on grounds of cruel treatment, the allegations being of a very general nature. Personal service of process is not shown, but it seems that, on September 12, 1932, an answer was filed on behalf of Mrs. Swartz, by W. L. Johnson, an attorney of the city of Dallas. On November 2S, 1932, the case was heard ex parte and a decree granted. On December 7, 1932, through another attorney, defendant moved for a new…