Woodworth v. Woodworth

This is a petition for the annulment of a marriage alleged to have occurred in form on June 6, 1925, but to have been invalid because of the insanity of the libellee. A previous decision in the case is reported in 271 Mass. 398. The vital part of the rescript then sent was in these words: “ Decree to be reversed; case to stand for further hearing in the Probate Court.” Pursuant to that mandate, the case came on for further hearing before the trial judge who had held the earlier hearing. This was proper procedure. Dittemore v. Dickey, 249 Mass. 95, 99, 100. The libellee contended in substance…