Northington v. Northington

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hoch, J.:

This is an appeal from an order vacating a decree of divorce. Appellant contends that the trial court had no power to vacate the judgment.

Leander Northington brought action in Wyandotte county for divorce from Hattie Northington on the ground of abandonment. The defendant did not answer or otherwise plead. On November 6, 1942, divorce was granted. Among other and usual recitals the journal entry recites that evidence was heard, that there were no minor children of the plaintiff and' defendant and that no property was involved in the action. On…