54 Iowa 153 | Iowa | 1880
We do not think this is of sufficient consequence to justify
There is some question in our minds whether the third division of the answer should be considered as a separate defense, and if standing alone and without the denials of fraud contained in the previous paragraphs, it is questionable whether the mere delay after the notice of the decree would preclude the defendant from asserting his right to have the decree vacated upon proof of the allegations of his petition. We think, however, that both these divisions or paragraphs should be considered together and in connection with the general denials, and not in the nature of confessions and avoidance, but merely as additional reasons why the decree should not be disturbed. The last paragraph we consider of controlling importance, and, as we have said, we think the defendant, having no further interest in the subject matter, and no claim upon the plaintiff, must be precluded from reopening the litigation.
Affirmed.