Armstrong v. Armstrong

The defendant appeals the Superior Court’s (Temple, J.) order denying her motion for reconsideration in this divorce case. We reverse and remand.

The plaintiff, Lorne D. Armstrong, filed a libel for divorce in December 1979. The defendant, Margaret C. Armstrong, retained the services of an attorney, Richard L. Boire, who filed an appearance in December 1979.

In March 1980, the defendant’s attorney filed a motion stating that his client was having difficulty understanding and accepting the divorce proceedings, and requesting' the appointment of a guardian ad litem to ensure that the defendant’s…