Legal Opinion
McElroy v. McElroy
California Supreme Court
Decided October 28, 1948No. L. A. 20256PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGibson, C. J.
The plaintiff filed an action for divorce on the ground of extreme cruelty against Benjamin McElroy, her husband, and joined his parents, Emma and James McElroy, alleging that they were liable to the plaintiff for certain community funds which had been transferred to them by their son during his marriage. The husband could not be served personally within this state, but summons was ordered published, and he was served personally and by registered mail in the State of Oregon. He did not answer or appear, and his default was duly entered. The parents appeared and defended.
The wife was given a…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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