In Re Marriage of Ransom

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

John L. Ransom appeals the trial court’s refusal to set aside a judgment entered in his absence. He had asserted that he was absent due to mistake, surprise, or excusable neglect under Trial Rule 60(B)(1), Ind. Rules of Procedure. We reverse.

On April 9,1986, the trial court entered a decree dissolving the marriage between John and Judy Ransom. After the dissolution, John’s attorney withdrew to avoid a conflict of interest, and the trial court continued the suit on the other issues. The court allowed a continuance to provide John an opportunity to retain additional…