Gravel v. Bailey

HENDRY, Chief Judge.

The plaintiff, Simone Gravel, filed a complaint in the Circuit Court in an attempt to set aside a divorce decree obtained by the decedent, Sarto Gravel, on the ground that the decree was obtained by fraud. The chancellor found that the proof of fraud was not clear and convincing and entered a final decree in favor of the defendant.

The deceased had filed a complaint for divorce against the defendant on August 30, 1960. The affidavit of the deceased for service by publication alleged that although diligent search and inquiry had been made his wife’s residence was unknown to…