Baker v. Baker

On September 13, 1951, Lenna Landes Baker filed her bill of complaint in the court below against William E. Baker, her husband, praying for a decree of divorce a mensa on the ground of desertion. Pursuant to Rules 2:3 and 2:4, prescribed for Equity Practice and Procedure, a subpoena in chancery and an attached copy of the bill were served on the defendant on September 15, by posting at the front door of his usual place of abode. There was no appearance by the defendant either in person or by counsel.

On October 17 the depositions of certain witnesses were taken before a notary public at the…