Legal Opinion
James v. James
District Court, Virgin Islands
Decided December 16, 1988No. D.C. Civil No. 1987/342; T.C. Civil No. D-84/87PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
2Per curiam
We decide in this appeal that the trial court’s failure to grant a continuance constitutes an abuse of discretion. We will vacate the judgment entered below and remand for a new trial.1
I. FACTS and PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Paul and Alice James were married on July 7, 1984. Mrs. James filed for divorce on April 10, 1987. Alimony pendente lite of $500.00 per month was ordered on May 12, 1987. After an aborted attempt to settle the divorce action without a trial, Mr. James’ attorney withdrew from the case. On July 2, 1987, Mr. James was ordered to retain substitute counsel who was to file a…
3Cases cited4 opinions
- Government of Virgin Islands v. GereauCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1974
- Emily C. Martin v. Charles A. LauerCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1982
- Clark v. LutcherDistrict Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · 1977
- Carr v. PenaDistrict Court, Virgin Islands · 1977
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