Green v. Green

I disagree with both of the reasons given by the majority for reversing the judgment of the trial court. However, I concur in the judgment because I would reverse on the ground that notice of a nonresident, pro se litigant’s trial date by publication of a trial calendar in a county’s legal journal is insufficient to satisfy due process.

1. First, I disagree with the majority’s interpretation of Uniform Superior Court Rule (USCR) 8.4 and its holding that the “calendar call . . . did not require the presence of the parties to this action.” Majority opinion at 552. USCR 8.4 provides that

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