Woodruff v. Woodruff

OPINION

By the Court,

Gunderson, J.:

After the trial court entered judgment dissolving the parties’ marriage and distributing their community property, appellant Charlotte M. Woodruff appealed contending the district court (1) lacked jurisdiction, (2) abused its discretion by denying a continuance, (3) made improper rulings with respect to property distribution and attorneys’ fees, and (4) erred in refusing evidence to support an award of alimony. Appellant’s last contention has merit and necessitates further- proceedings.

1. Appellant first contends the trial court lacked jurisdiction to grant…