Hardy v. Hardy

hLANDRIEU, Judge.

Gary J. Hardy appeals the trial court’s dismissal of his rule for contempt against his former wife, Lori A. Hardy. The rule for contempt was based upon allegations that Ms. Hardy had violated the parties’ custody judgment regarding their son, Kerry. Ms. Hardy argued that no enforceable consent judgment existed, and therefore she could not be held in contempt. The trial judge agreed.

On appeal, Mr. Hardy contends that the trial court erred in finding that the consent agreement read in open court did not constitute an enforceable transaction or compromise under Louisiana Civil…