Harvey v. Harvey

FOSHEIM, Chief Justice.

Dorothy Harvey appeals from the trial court’s division of property in a divorce decree. Jerome Harvey, by notice of review, likewise contests aspects of the property division. We reverse and remand.

The court awarded Jerome a small hobby farm along with buildings, equipment, and livestock. The land was acquired from Jerome’s father in 1972 for $12,000. There was no written contract. The property is now appraised at $100,000. The court found that one-half of that present value was a gift to Jerome from his father and the remainder constituted marital property. To equalize…