Legal Opinion

Lapp v. Lapp

New York Court of Appeals

Decided July 29, 1941Published

1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.

In this matrimonial action an order was made at Special Term reducing the alimony payable to the defendant by the terms of the final decree of separation. Upon appeal by the defendant the Appellate Division modified the order of Special Term “ by striking out the provision adhering to the reduction of the alimony * * * and by inserting a provision denying plaintiff’s motion to reduce or set aside the alimony heretofore awarded to the defendant, and as so modified, unanimously affirmed * * * ” the order of Special Term, with a provision for costs.

The order of the Appellate Division did not…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Larkin v. New York Telephone Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1917
  2. Gang v. GangNew York Court of Appeals · 1930
  3. Goodman v. . MarxNew York Court of Appeals · 1922
  4. Reynolds v. Eagle Pencil Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1941

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