Gallagher v. Gallagher

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

This case presents three issues: (1) the power of a successor judge to amend the findings of fact and conclusions of law that have been entered by a judge who heard the case on its merits, (2) the power of the court to sua sponte vacate its previous orders and judgment, and (3) the effect of uncontested motions and orders. Because we find no reversible error we affirm the judgment of the superior court.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Roslyn Gallagher sued Gerard Robin Gallagher for divorce. The case was heard on the merits by Judge Joan M. Katz. Judge Katz entered…