Legal Opinion
Sefton v. Sefton
California Supreme Court
Decided December 29, 1955No. S. F. 18989PublishedCited by 67 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtShenk, J.
— This action was brought by Mrs. Sefton to enforce the alimony provisions of a property settlement agreement.
The facts are not disputed. On December 6, 1951, Mrs. Sefton was granted a final decree of divorce from the defendant. The decree confirmed and incorporated by reference a property settlement agreement which obligated the defendant to pay Mrs. Sefton $275 monthly for her support and maintenance. This obligation was to continue until the death or remarriage of Mrs. Sefton. The defendant made the regular monthly payments pursuant to the agreement through June 5, 1953.
On June 12, 1953,…
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