ROSENTHAL v. ROSENTHAL


12 Wis.2d 190 (1961)

ROSENTHAL, Appellant, v. ROSENTHAL, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

January 10, 1961.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief by Rubin, Ruppa & Wegner of Milwaukee, and oral argument by Norman W. Wegner.

For the respondent there was a brief and oral argument by Harry S. Sicula of Milwaukee.


HALLOWS, J.

The issue is whether the trial court had jurisdiction. If the action is one to compel support by the husband, personal service on him in Wisconsin is required; however, if the action is one for legal separation, the jurisdiction of the court may be based upon service on a defendant outside of the state and by publication of the summons.

Ch. 595, Laws of 1959, made important changes in the laws governing marriage and divorce. The new Family Code...

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