Washington v. Washington

SMITH, Judge.

This appeal presents the question of whether the Missouri single-act, long-arm statute (Section 506.5001) can be used in a divorce proceeding to obtain personal service of a non-resident defendant who was married in Missouri.

Plaintiff’s petition was filed in June, 1971 in the usual form, charging general indignities and seeking divorce, custody of the child of the marriage, child support, alimony, and attorney’s fees. An affidavit for service outside of the state was also filed. In due time return was made showing personal service upon defendant by a deputy sheriff of Pulaski…