Hogan v. Davis

Although the issues here raised cannot be easily resolved, I am not in agreement with the result reached by the majority which holds that Davis was neither a resident nor a domiciliary of Arkansas.

It is necessary therefore to examine the meaning of both of the emphasized words in construing Ark. Stat. Ann. § 42-404 (Repl. 1964).

Residence. This 'Court’s former opinions demonstrate that the word “residence” is subject to construction and that it has a flexible meaning depending upon the circumstances involved. See: Wheat v. Smith, 50 Ark. 266, 7 S. W. 161; State v. Red Oak Trust & Savings Bank,…