Legal Opinion

Lee v. Lee

South Dakota Supreme Court

Decided January 28, 1981No. 12914Published

1Per curiam

Plaintiff, Jeanette M. Lee, appeals from a judgment and decree of divorce granting custody of Thomas J. W. Lee, IV, to defendant, Thomas J. W. Lee, III. We affirm.

Plaintiff argues that the trial court erred when it considered a custody report prepared by a court services officer. Because she did not review the report prior to judgment or cross-examine the court services officer, plaintiff claims that her right to a fair trial in open court was violated.

In this case the trial court ordered the custody investigation pursuant to stipulation of counsel. Plaintiff was notified when the report was…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Hanks v. HanksSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1980
  2. Chipperfield v. WoessnerSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1969
  3. Haskell v. HaskellSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1979
  4. Karim v. KarimSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1980
  5. Estate of AssmusSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1977

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