Blackwell v. Blackwell

EDWARDS, Judge.

Dewey W. Blackwell appeals a trial court judgment awarding his wife, Shirley Woods Blackwell, a separation and disposing of several ancillary matters.

A review of the record indicates that trial was had and judgment was signed on July 9, 1980. Following a motion for new trial by Dr. Blackwell and a motion to reopen the case for a specific purpose by Mrs. Blackwell, the trial court granted a rehearing for additional testimony in all areas. Trial was had on September 5, 1980. At the conclusion of trial, the district judge gave oral reasons for judgment stating that he was amending…