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Moore v. Moore

Citations

  • 391 A.2d 762
  • 1978 D.C. App. LEXIS 298

How courts have described this case

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  • stating that the interpretation of Rule 15(b) of the Civil Rules of Procedure is “aided by” interpretations of the analogous federal rule
  • affirming trial court's award of certain unprayed-for relief because D.C.R. Civ. P. 54(c) and child's best interests give the judge power and duty to grant complete relief
  • affirming trial court's award of certain unprayed-for relief because D.C. R. Civ. P. 54(c) and child's best interests give the judge power and duty to grant complete relief
  • discussing how parties implicitly consented to try issues through evidence presented at trial
  • failure to object to introduction of evidence related to a “new issue” is the “clearest indication]; ] of a party’s implied consent”
  • record must reflect “relatively thorough investigation” of child’s needs

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Judges: Gallagher, Ferren, Moultrie

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