Lee v. RUDOLPH-BRADY

NANCY STEFFEN RAHMEYER, Judge.

Before us is an appeal from an order for a new trial for the sole purpose of hearing additional testimony in a court-tried case. The contention on appeal is that the trial court abused its discretion in granting the motion for a new trial; however, we disagree and affirm the order.

Donald D. Lee and Sally B. Lee (“Respondents”), brought suit against Melodee Rudolph-Brady (“Appellant”), claiming fraud in the transfer of real estate from Appellant to Respondents. The trial court entered judgment in favor of Appellant; however, Respondents filed a motion denominated…