Fife v. Fife

OPINION

BRYANT H. CROFT, Judge:

Plaintiff Annette Fife appeals from the dismissal of her complaint on the court’s own motion following presentation of her evidence at trial. We affirm, and award attorneys fees to the respondent, Sherma Fife, under R. Utah Ct. App. 33(a).

Thomas and Sherma Fife were husband and wife for 17 years, until divorced August 27, 1984, in Logan, Utah. In April of 1984, Thomas moved out of the home and consulted an attorney about a divorce. The marital home was held in joint tenancy. In May, 1984, Thomas executed a quitclaim deed conveying his joint tenancy interest to…