Rutter v. Rutter

This is an appeal from a judgment granting recovery of alimony arrearages and insurance-policy deficiencies against the estate of respondent’s former husband, Charles D. Rutter.

On June 14, 1949, respondent and Charles D. Rutter were divorced. After December 8, 1951, Mr. Rutter paid to respondent the sum of $70 per month, whereas the divorce decree stipulated the monthly sum of $150, commencing on that date. The decree further provided that Mr. Rutter should maintain and pay premiums upon certain life insurance, with respondent as beneficiary.

Mr. Rutter died on June 22, 1959, and respondent…