Hegedus v. Hegedus

Gregory, Justice.

Charles Hegedus (appellant) and his former wife, Peggy, were granted a divorce by judgment on the pleadings. At a later trial, a jury awarded certain real property, child support and alimony to the wife. The husband’s motion for new trial was denied. We now reverse and direct that a new trial be granted.

The main issue is whether a spouse’s undisclosed remarriage the day before a jury trial on alimony and distribution of property constitutes the type of newly discovered evidence that should result in the grant of a new trial. We also consider whether an amendment to a motion…