Backstrom v. Backstrom

On October 20, 1934, an order of default was entered against defendant, and on October 22, 1934, a decree of divorce was granted plaintiff, in which decree it was ordered that defendant pay to plaintiff as support money and alimony the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25) per month and the further sum of one hundred dollars ($100) attorneys’ fees.

On September 20, 1935, defendant interposed a motion for an order setting aside said decree on the grounds of mistake, inadvertence, surprise and excusable neglect.

Defendant claims that, before the suit for divorce was filed, there was a settlement of…