Howell v. Howell

In this action Myrtle Howell asked for alimony from her husband. He answered and asked for a divorce on various grounds, including adultery. A divorce was granted because of the fault of the wife. In' the cross-petition J. H. Herriff was named and on the trial witnesses spoke of his relations with the plaintiff. After the judgment Herriff filed a petition in the district court stating that an injustice had been done to him and his reputation, and asking to intervene and be permitted to show that the court had no jurisdiction to try the case and that'its judgment was a nullity because, among…