Decision Applies Only to Limit of International Settlement interesting precedent in divorce jurisdiction, probably unique in character, was established at the Mixed Court on Saturday, in the case of Anna Olga Holland (nee Waldvogel) and her husband, Heinrich Wilhelm Holland, which came before Mr. Blackburn (British Assessor) and Magistrate Li.
The outstanding feature of the case is that the decision of the Court is held fo apply only within the limits of the International Settlement.
About a year ago, Mrs. Holland petitioned for.a divorce on the grounds of adultery and neglect, then claiming a decree absolute, alimony, and legal permission to resume use of her maiden name. It was then held that the Court had no jurisdiction in divorce for German. subjects in China.
On Saturday, the Court was asked to take the unusual course of ratifying an agreement entered into by the parties in February of this year, the terms of which agreement provide that they shall not
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