Gipson v. Gipson

THOMAS, J.:

The plaintiff, a nonresident of Florida, married the defendant in California in the year 1940 and enlisted in the United States Navy. The following year he was transferred to the naval air station at Opa Locka, in Dade County. He intended to become domiciled in Florida when he arrived and after remaining a year registered as a qualified voter in this State. Later he instituted the present suit for divorce.

Upon this statement of facts the circuit court has certified to us for instruction, under Rule 38, the question whether the plaintiff acquired such a residence in Florida as to…