Otha Smith, v. Marjorie Smith

Case Number
01A01-9802-CH-00068

Following an in camera proceeding, the trial court declared the parties divorced, and awarded the real property at issue to the husband. The wife filed a Motion to Alter and Amend, which resulted in a new hearing, and a new decree whereby the real property was equally divided between the parties. The husband claimed on appeal that the trial court erred in re-opening the case after his initial decree. We affirm the trial court, but we amend its final order to make sure there is no doubt that the parties have been legally divorced.

Authoring Judge
Presiding Judge Ben H. Cantrell
Originating Judge
Judge Jim T. Hamilton
Case Name
Otha Smith, v. Marjorie Smith
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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