Finn v. Finn

I respectfully dissent to the majority’s conclusion that the property division must be reversed for a new trial. I believe the decision results in an impermissible application of our standard of review in a divorce case.

On motion for rehearing, an application for en banc consideration was granted, eleven justices of this court participating. A majority of the court, as is evidenced by their opinion, concluded that the trial judge erred in denying the wife adequate discovery of the husband’s partnership interest in the law firm of Thompson & Knight, and that such error mandates reversal of the…