Novak v. Novak
Montana Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Wheat
BACKGROUND
¶1 Michael and Teresa Novak married in 1988. In 2007, Michael acquired a 50% interest in Legends Entertainment, Inc. (LEI). LEI runs a poker game at the Sting Sports Bar, leasing tables from the bar, taking a fee from games, and providing Michael with income.
¶2 On March 10,2010, Teresa received a serious head injury while horseback riding. Teresa has experienced grand mal seizures, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues as a result of this injury. A therapist testified, and the District Court found, that Teresa’s injury would preclude her from gainful employment in the…
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