Cicerchia v. Cicerchia

OPINION

By the Court,

McNamee, J.:

Appellant commenced an action for divorce against his wife in the lower court through Robert Cohen of Las Vegas, Nevada, his attorney of record. Summons was served on respondent in Rhode Island on April 1, 1960 after publication of summons had been ordered. She failed to appear in said action on or before April 21, 1960, the time provided by law for appearance after service of summons. On April 22, 1960 respondent’s default was entered and on the same day appellant appeared in court in said action and obtained a decree of divorce. Judgment to that effect was…