Snider v. Snider

OPINION

MAASSEN, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

A father filed for divoree and sought sole physical custody of the couple's only child. Shortly before trial the father moved for a continuance. The court vacated the first scheduled trial day, used the second to take testimony from out-of-state witnesses, then continued taking evidence a few days later. Partway through that day's proceedings the court informed the parties it was their last opportunity to present evidence. 'The father objected, and in post-trial pleadings he presented the affidavit testimony of two other witnesses he had intended to…