Hall v. Hall

WHICHARD, Judge.

I

The issue is whether defendant, who was not served with summons, made a general appearance which entitled the court to exercise jurisdiction over him. We answer in the affirmative, and thus affirm the trial court.

II

The following facts are not disputed:

Plaintiff-wife and defendant-husband separated while living in Okinawa. Plaintiff and the minor child born of the marriage moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina, where plaintiff purchased a home in her name and defendant’s. Defendant has not been a legal resident of North Carolina since 1964. He has been a legal resident of…