This is a divorce case between William and Cynthia who got married in China and filed a marriage certificate in Minnesota. Cynthia filed for divorce in California and William filed for divorce in Texas. The district court applied Texas law to divide their property, but Cynthia appealed. The main issue is whether Cynthia made a "general appearance" in the case.
Dawson-Austin v. Austin (1998)
Supreme Court of Texas
968 S.W.2d 319
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