Scarlett v. Frederick

It might be well to call attention to the fact that we have discussed Chapter 14554, Acts of 1929, being Section 4218 (1) Perm., Supp. C. G. L., in several cases.

In the case of Hancock v. Hancock, 128 Fla. 684, 175 So. 734, it was held that where no affirmative action was taken in either the wife's suit for separate maintenance or on the husband's answer seeking a divorce for over three years, both husband's and wife's causes of action were abated and no action could be taken herein until proper proceedings to revive had first been instituted, and hence reference to a Special Master to take…