Leclerc v. Leclerc

It is well settled law that divorce proceedings abate upon the death of either of the parties. Kimball v. Kimball, 44 N. H. 122; s. c. 82 Am. Dec. 194 and Note. Rollins v. Gould, 244 Mass. 270; 9 R. C. L. Tit., Divorce and Separation, s. 214. “And this effect must extend to whatever is identified with those proceedings.” McCurley v. McCurley, 60 Md. 185. How far, if at all, this rule maybe subject to limitations and exceptions is a difficult question which we need not consider in detail at this time (see 9 R. C. L. ubi cit.), for under none of the limitations or exceptions suggested or…