Bishop v. Bishop

By Judge Joseph A. Leafe

This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff Charles Bishop’s exceptions to the April 6,2004, report of Calvin H. Childress, Commissioner in Chancery. The Bishops were married in Belmont, North Carolina, on June 26, 1982. Two children were bom of the marriage, Joshua Bishop and Matthew Bishop, a minor. The Court has proper jurisdiction to grant a divorce and the venue is proper. Plaintiff excepts to the Commissioner’s Report on numerous grounds.

In evaluating exceptions to the report of a Commissioner who has heard evidence ore terns, “due regard [must be given] to the…