Ex Parte Thompson

Petitioner (defendant) seeks a writ of mandamus to the trial court directing it to allow an evidentiary hearing in order to permit defendant to present evidence and cross-examine appraisers appointed by the court pursuant to Code of 1975, §35-6-101, in an action for a sale of property for division. The writ is denied.

The relevant facts are as follows:

Pursuant to Code of 1975, § 35-6-100, respondent (plaintiff) filed a petition for a sale for division as to property jointly held with the defendant. Section 35-6-100 provides as follows:

"Upon the filing of any petition for a sale for division of…