Rudolph v. Rudolph

STAKELY, Justice.

On March 12, 1946, Alex Rudolph filed a bill for divorce against his wife Ethel Bell Rudolph in the Circuit Court of Covington County, in equity, on the ground of voluntary abandonment. The bill alleges in substance that the respondent resides in the-State of New York. According to the record service was had on the respondent by registered mail. On April 29, 1946, a decree pro confesso was rendered against the respondent and on April 30, 1946, a final decree was rendered granting the divorce.

On May 3, 1946, Ethel Bell Rudolph made a motion to set aside the decree of divorce.…