· 11/10/2020
Adoption of K.M.G. Apl of: T.L.G.
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- holding that an order granting unrequested relief constitutes an abuse of discretion and is reversible error
- holding that an order granting unrequested relief constitutes an abuse of discretion and is reversible error
- noting that courts are not authorized to award relief not requested by the pleadings and motions of the parties
- reversing order where despite multiple motions pending, motion for modification was not part of notice of hearing; also noting court’s order went beyond relief requested in the unnoticed motion for modification
- finding trial court abused its discretion in granting unrequested relief
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