Southerland v. Southerland

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the Family Court’s denial of the husband’s motion to reopen the equitable-distribution judgment under Family Court Civil Procedure Rule 60(b). The husband knowingly stipulated to a $5,000 value for marital property, was represented by counsel, and later regretted the stipulation after obtaining a substantially higher appraisal; those circumstances did not establish mistake, excusable neglect, or another basis for relief. The court found no factual or legal error and no abuse of discretion.