Geier v. Geier

WILBUR, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Janet Geier appeals from the trial court’s denial of her motion to set aside a judgment. We reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

[¶ 2.] Janet and James Geier were married on February 15, 1997. At the time of the hearing, James was 61 and Janet was 54. During their marriage, Janet and James worked at a hospital in Mil-bank, South Dakota, as registered nurses. They did not have any children together.

[¶ 3.] Janet was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in 1992. James was aware of Janet’s diagnosis at the time of their marriage. She also has a…