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VINZANT v. ELAM

No. S-8564.

977 P.2d 84 (1999)

John M. VINZANT, Appellant, v. Tammy L. ELAM, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Alaska.

March 19, 1999.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Phil N. Nash, Law Offices of Phil N. Nash, Kenai, for Appellant.

Carol A. Brenckle, Kenai, for Appellee.

Before MATTHEWS, Chief Justice, EASTAUGH, FABE and BRYNER, Justices.

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

John VinZant challenges a child custody modification order and the motions which preceded its entry. We conclude that John's rights of due process were violated by the lack of notice that his custody rights were at issue at the hearing that preceded entry of the modification order. We therefore vacate that order and remand.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

John VinZant and Tammy...

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