McCormick v. McCormick

Frank Holt, Justice.

This appeal is from the refusal of the chancellor to vacate and set aside a decree of divorce which was granted to appellee by default.

Appellant alleged in her motion to vacate the decree that she was prohibited by unavoidable circumstances from appearing and defending, and, further, that she had a meritorious defense to the complaint. We find no merit in either contention.

Appellant and appellee were married in 1958 and were separated in 1963. On January 18, 1968, the appellee filed suit for divorce against the appellant, alleging, inter alia, the statutory ground of…