State ex rel. Doering v. Doering

Respondent petitioner did not appear to contest the appeal because, we are advised, of the lack of funds to defray the expenses in connection therewith. There have been cases where under such circumstances we have reversed the judgment under the rules of the court. However, the custody of a minor child is a most serious matter and we have decided to consider the case on its merits. The record shows that petitioner and her husband are persons of limited means. The expense of the appeal was thrust upon her and we can understand her reluctance to incur the further financial indebtedness that…