Poor v. DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY

This is an original proceeding wherein we ordered the respondent district court to show cause why the relief prayed for by the petitioner should not be granted.

At issue is the propriety of the respondent district court’s order denying the petitioner’s motion for a new trial as not having been timely filed.

The action in the respondent court involved dissolution of marriage and permanent orders as to custody of children, their support, property division, and other related matters.

A response and briefs with exhibits have now been filed. Under the facts here, we hold that the respondent district…