Carnicella v. Carnicella

Thomas Carnicella (“Appellant”) appeals the trial court’s denial of a motion for new trial after a final judgment of dissolution of marriage and equitable distribution, which resulted in equalizing payments to Sheri Carnicella (“Appellee”). Appellant argues that because the trial court abdicated its judicial responsibility, a new trial is warranted for the equitable distribution. We agree and, therefore, reverse and remand for a new trial regarding only the equitable distribution. Although the trial court *698committed many errors, we highlight three as worthy of ordering a new trial.

Before the…