In Re the Marriage of Barnes

Richelle Barnes appeals from a judgment of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, denying her motion for a new trial. We affirm.

The sole issue on appeal is: Whether the District Court erred in denying appellant’s combined motions for a new trial and relief from judgment under Rules 59 and 60(b), M.R.Civ.P.

Gary and Richelle Barnes were married on August 20, 1973. Throughout their marriage the parties resided in Hysham, Montana, where they had a ranch/farm operation. The parties separated in July 1987. OnAugust21,1987, husband petitioned for divorce. The parties have three…