Legal Opinion
Snell v. Snell
New York Supreme Court
Decided January 13, 1942PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtVan Yoorhis, J.
Being an action for divorce, the plaintiff was required to prove the material allegations of her complaint notwithstanding the defendant’s default in appearing and pleading. (Civ. Prac. Act, § 1150.) Instead of taking this testimony at the Special Term, the Special Term referred the issues to an official referee to hear and determine. This practice is authorized by sections 469 and 1174 of the Civil Practice Act and rule 282 of the Rules of Civil Practice and section 117 of the Judiciary Law. The proof on the default has been taken before the official referee, who has made his report, stating…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- In re StarrAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1935
- Clapp v. . HawleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1885
- Decker v. CanzoneriAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1939
- Sigmund v. SigmundAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1931
- Lyvers v. LyversAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1931
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- Lynch v. LynchAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1962
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