In re the Marriage of Barrett-Smith

— On the opening day of a dissolution trial, Cindy Barrett-Smith moved for a continuance based on her medical condition and lack of representation. The judge pro tempore denied her request. On appeal, Cindy asserts that her motion for continuance was improperly denied; Charles Barrett-Smith concedes the trial court erred in denying the continuance and that a new trial is warranted. Based on this concession, we reverse.

*89Although each asserts different grounds, both parties also challenge the authority of the judge pro tempore and request that the new trial be held before a duly elected judge of…