Williams v. State of North Carolina (1945)
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| Williams v. State of North Carolina (1945) | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | May 21, 1945 |
| Appealed from | North Carolina Supreme Court |
| Followed | Williams v. State of North Carolina (1942) |
Facts
The North Carolina trial court stated that the Williams & Hendrix couple weren't domiciled in Nevada despite the Nevada trial court accepting the couple's residency in Nevada.
Procedural History
The couple Williams & Hendrix lose in the trial court in North Carolina & also the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Issues
Can a state court refuse to recognize a sister state's divorce decree if the 1st court finds that the sister state didn't have jurisdiction to issue it?
Holding
A state court may refuse to recognize a sister state's divorce decree if the 1st court finds that the sister state didn't have jurisdiction to issue it.
Rule
Any state a married person is domiciled has jurisdiction.
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