Legal Opinion

Henry v. Henry

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided July 21, 2010No. 2D09-53Published

1Opinion of the Court

KELLY, Judge.

In this appeal from a final judgment of dissolution of marriage, U. Samuel Henry (the Husband) challenges the order denying his motion for rehearing or alternatively for relief from judgment. Because we conclude that the Husband alleged sufficient facts to show a colorable claim for relief under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.540(b), we reverse and remand for an evidentiary hearing on the Husband’s motion. See Smith v. Smith, 9083 So.2d 1044, 1045 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005) (“A motion for relief from judgment should not be summarily dismissed without an evidentiary hearing unless its…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. In Re Guardianship of SchiavoDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2001
  2. Jerue v. HolladayDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2006

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