Huff v. Huff

WHICHARD, Judge.

I

The parties were married to each other and resided in Haywood County, North Carolina, but maintained a residence in Florida as well. On 30 July 1982 plaintiff-wife filed for divorce from bed and board in Haywood County. Defendant-husband filed a “motion, answer and counterclaim” in response. Thereafter, on 4 January 1983, defendant-husband filed for absolute divorce in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Upon motion of plaintiff the trial court in Haywood County issued an ex parte order restraining defendant-husband from proceeding with the Florida action or from commencing any…