Smith v. Smith

OPINION

This is an appeal from post-judgment orders by the district court denying a request by appellant for return of monies paid, holding him in contempt and requiring him to sign a promissory note and deed of trust and to pay attorney’s fees. For the reasons set forth hereinafter, the orders are affirmed.

Appellant Leslie H. Smith (Les) and respondent Sharon Kay Smith (Sharon) were married in 1974. Sharon filed for divorce in 1977 and trial eventually commenced in 1980. On the second day of trial, the parties advised the district court that negotiations regarding a property settlement were…