Garner v. Garner

Undercofler, Presiding Justice.

This contempt action arises from a divorce in which possession of the parties’ personal property was put in issue, but not specifically awarded by the jury. The final judgment, entered by the trial court several weeks later, added to the jury verdict giving the house and car to the wife: "All the balance of the property is awarded to the [husband].” When the wife refused to turn over the personal property, he brought this contempt action. The contempt court awarded him only the stereo, color television, and riding mower. He appeals, seeking the furniture, pots…