Marriage of Patton v. Patton

¶1 Gail R. Patton (Gail) appeals the order of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County, adopting the Standing Master’s findings of fact, conclusions of law, and final decree of dissolution of her marriage to Billy P. Patton (Bill), and the failure of either the Standing Master or the District Court to rule on her post-trial motions. We reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this Opinion.

¶2 We restate the issues on appeal as follows:

1. Whether the District Court abused its discretion by not ruling on Gail’s post-trial motions.

2. Whether the District Court erred in…