Kinosian v. Kinosian

On May 18, 1960, Sarkis Kinosian (libel-lant) was granted a decree nisi against his wife, Mabel, on the ground of desertion. No alimony was prayed for in the libel and none was granted in the decree. Before the decree became absolute Mabel filed a petition to have the decree nisi vacated “because of an alleged mistake or misunderstanding.” The petition was opposed by the libel-lant. On November 15, 1960, a decree was entered dismissing the petition.

On January 17, 1961, Mabel filed a petition requesting “that the Decree Nisi . . . [entered] on May 18, 1960, be modified to include support or…