Beck v. Beck

Denney, J.†

Appellant, Judith R. Beck, obtained a divorce from respondent, John Fred Andrew Beck, in the Superior Court of Benton County on July 27, 1961. Appellant was awarded custody of their daughter, Julia Marie Beck, then almost 3 years of age.

On July 19, 1962, after hearing pursuant to respondent’s petition to modify the decree, the trial court awarded custody of the child to the respondent. No findings of fact or conclusions of law were entered. The order provided, inter alia, “ . . . this matter shall be brought forth for further hearing hereon six (6) months from date hereof.” An…