Hussey v. Hussey

Sears, Justice.

An application to appeal was granted in this matter to consider whether the trial court erred by permitting the appellee to open and conclude the closing arguments made to the jury on the question of whether appellant was entitled to receive alimony and damages. Because appellant bore the burden of proof on all issues submitted to the jury, appellant was entitled to open and conclude the closing arguments. Therefore, we reverse.

Appellee Edward Hussey (“Mr. Hussey”) filed for divorce from appellant Vanessa Hussey (“Ms. Hussey”). In his petition, Mr. Hussey sought divorce and a…