Paynton v. Paynton
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Berrien; Bridgman, J. Bill by George C. Paynton against Anna Bertha Paynton for a divorce. From an order denying defendant’s motion to set aside a decree entered on default, she appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtPerson, J.
On the 8th day of July, 1915, complainant obtained a decree of divorce in the present case. He was at the time, and for more than two years had been, a resident of Berrien county, in this State. The defendant, however, resided.in the city of Chicago, and service was obtained upon her by publication. On August 14th, about five weeks after the divorce was granted, he married again. His present wife intervenes in these proceedings. On November 3, 1915, defendant filed a petition, asking that the decree of divorce be vacated, her default set aside, and she permitted to file an answer, plea, or…
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