Michniak v. Michniak

SALMON, MICHAEL H., Associate Judge.

Appellant Laura Jeanne Michniak petitioned the court for a dissolution of her marriage, and final hearing was set for July 30,1991. After the petitioner failed to appear at the final hearing, the trial judge entered an order dismissing the case with *1306prejudice.1 The petitioner wrote a letter to the trial judge, explaining that she missed her final hearing because she “confused” two court dates, and requested a rehearing. The trial judge, treating the letter as a motion for rehearing, denied the motion. We reverse.

The primary issue is whether the trial court…