McDonald v. McDonald
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from an order of the superior court for Spokane county, Belt, J., entered December 31, 1902, dismissing plaintiff’s petition for the vacation of a decree of divorce, after a trial on the merits before the court without a jury.
1Opinion of the CourtHadley, J.
The respondent procured a decree of divorce against appellant. Appellant being a nonresident of the state, service of summons was made by publication. The service was regular upon its face, default was entered for want of appearance, and decree rendered. The decree was entered in February, 1902. In August of the same year this proceeding was begun for the purpose of procuring a vacation of the decree of divorce. Vacation of the decree was denied, and this appeal is from the order of denial.
Despondent moves to dismiss the appeal, and to affirm the judgment, on the ground that the statutory…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- McCord v. McCordWashington Supreme Court · 1901
- Livesley v. O'BrienWashington Supreme Court · 1893
- Metler v. MetlerWashington Supreme Court · 1903
- Furth v. KraftWashington Supreme Court · 1901
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