Osborn v. Osborn

Norton, District Judge, Retired.

Vivian Osborn appeals from a judgment reducing Vance Osborn’s alimony obligation from $600 per month to $100 per month. Vivian contends that the trial court erred in failing to inquire or make a determination as to whether sufficient legal pleadings had been filed and in failing to determine whether Vivian had been properly served. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse, and remand.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

On September 18, 1981, the Dawson County District Court entered a decree of dissolution, dissolving the marriage of Vivian and Vance. Under the terms of the…