Markegard v. Markegard

616 P.2d 323 (1980)

In re the Marriage of Merrie Dawn MARKEGARD, Petitioner and Appellant,

v.

John Eric MARKEGARD, Respondent and Respondent.

No. 80-51.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Submitted on Briefs April 24, 1980.

Decided August 28, 1980.

Rehearing Denied September 19, 1980.

Davidson, Veeder, Baugh, Broeder & Poppler, Billings, for appellant.

Berger, Anderson, Sinclair & Murphy, Billings, for respondent.

SHEA, Justice.

Merrie Markegard (herein referred to as the mother) appeals from that portion of a marriage dissolution decree entered in Yellowstone County District Court awarding custody of the…