Clifton v. Clifton

Judith Rogers, Judge.

This is a post-divorce action involving the disposition of the marital residence. In ordering the property sold, the chancellor allowed the appellant the actual costs incurred as a result of certain repairs she made to the residence, but also held the appellant liable to the appellee for rent for a specified “holdover” period. Based upon our de novo review of the record presented, we reverse.

The evidence discloses that the parties were divorced pursuant to a decree entered on August 12, 1983. The decree provided, in part, that title to the residence, which had previously…