In Re Marriage of Short

MOORE, Chief Justice.

In this case we must determine whether trial court erred in denying respondent-husband’s petition to vacate a default dissolution decree where he was not allowed to present evidence in support of alleged extrinsic fraud by wife. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

I. The relevant procedural background can be briefly stated. On September 19, 1973 petitioner filed a petition for dissolution of marriage in Polk County District Court. After considerable delay a decree of dissolution was entered on December 4, 1975. Respondent was found to be in default. There is no…