Elliott v. Turner

Opinion of the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner

Affirming.

In February, 1929, the appellee, W. M. Turner, conveyed a parcel of land to Ms then wife, now Naomi Elliott, appellant herein. About a year later she filed a suit of divorce and took some proof. Early in 1931 Turner was committed to the Federal Penitentiary at Atlanta. Afterward, in April, 1931, the divorce proceeding, which had remained dormant, was submitted .and a judgment rendered divorcing the parties, apparently without his actual knowledge. No alimony was asked and, of course, none allowed. Neither was there an order of restoration…