Skidmore v. Glenn
Texas Court of Appeals
781 S.W.2d 672 (1989)
- Written by Jody Stuart, JD
Facts
Leah Glenn (plaintiff) filed a motion in trial court to modify her divorce decree for increased visitation with her children. On June 30, 1988, Dennis Skidmore (defendant), Glenn’s ex-husband, and Glenn agreed to modify the divorce decree at the trial court hearing. The agreement was read into the record in open court. After questioning the parties about their understanding of the agreement, the trial judge said, “I’ll enter an order approving the agreement. This disposes of everything to be heard. I’m releasing Exhibit 1 back to counsel to prepare the decree.” On January 5, 1989, Glenn filed a motion to enter an order. Skidmore filed a response on January 17, withdrawing his previous consent to the agreement. On January 18, the trial court granted Glenn’s motion and signed the order modifying the divorce decree. Skidmore appealed, complaining that the trial court rendered an agreed judgment on Glenn’s motion after Glenn had withdrawn his consent to the agreement.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Stewart, J.)
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