Newby v. Newby

While in the process of dissolving their marriage of fourteen years, Cassandra and Jeff Newby, as joint obligors, were sued on a past due promissory note by Elizabeth Robertson, Cassandra’s mother. In response to Robertson’s complaint, Jeff, ap-pellee herein, filed an answer and cross-claim against Cassandra, requesting contribution, restitution, subrogation, and establishment and enforcement of an equitable lien on certain real property. Appellant filed a counterclaim for damages against Jeff, alleging that he had willfully and-physically abused her on several occasions. Appellee thereafter…