Casadona v. Casadona

On December 5, 1972 a hearing was held in this matter. The defendant had filed a notice of appearance but did not contest the divorce. At the conclusion of the hearing, the plaintiff’s attorney was directed to “ submit your papers, and settle on notice to the other side.”

The court was informed that on December 29, 1972 the plaintiff was killed in an airplane crash. Plaintiff’s attorney contends that the direction of the court to submit papers was a favorable determination and submits for signature the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and judgment of divorce.

This memorandum sets forth…