Legal Opinion

Cutler-Christians v. Christians

South Dakota Supreme Court

Decided August 15, 2001No. NonePublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtAmundson, Justice

[¶ 1.] Connie Cutler Christians (Connie) was granted a divorce from her husband Michael Arlo Christians (Michael) on February 2, 2000. Michael appeals the trial court’s jurisdiction to rule on certain matters after Notice of Appeal was filed on the judgment of divorce. We reverse.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] Under the provisions of the judgment of divorce, Connie was to pay Michael $38,205.34 because the property she had received in the divorce exceeded her equitable share. A judgment in the amount of $35,000 was ordered in favor of Connie against Michael for the following: $8000 for attorneys’ fees; $20,000…

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