Self v. Self

John E. Jennings, Chief Judge.

This appeal is a result of a dispute between Elizabeth and Mildred Self, the two wives of Alex Self, now deceased, over which one is entitled to the deceased’s veteran’s benefits. The issue is whether the motion of Mildred Self, the first wife, to set aside an earlier divorce decree, is barred by the doctrine of laches. The trial court held that it was not and we affirm.

There is no serious dispute as to the facts. Alex and Mildred Self were married in 1947 and eventually had four children. Alex served in the military overseas.

In 1964 Alex and Mildred returned…