Hohlstein v. Hohlstein

Opinion by

Hoffman,

This appeal raises the question of whether a trial judge may dismiss a divorce action on the basis of improper venue, where neither party has objected or raised the defense, and a Master’s report has already been filed.

On November 16, 1971, plaintiff filed a Complaint in Divorce in Dauphin County against her husband alleging as a basis for recovery the ground of indignities. The Complaint stated that both parties were residents of Cumberland County. On November 17,1971, defendant’s attorney entered an appearance on behalf of the defendant. A Master was appointed, and, after…