Meyer v. Meyer

PERRY, Judge.

Robert Louis Meyer appeals from the district court’s order affirming the magistrate’s denial of his motion to set aside the division of property in a decree of divorce. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

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BACKGROUND

On July 23, 1997, Jo Anne Meyer filed a complaint seeking a decree of divorce. In September 1997, and January 1998, status and scheduling conferences were held by the magistrate at which Robert was represented by counsel. On May 1,1998, Robert filed an answer, contesting the allegations contained in Jo Anne’s complaint,…