Bringhurst v. Tual

NEARN, Judge.

Wanda June Bringhurst filed a claim in the Probate Court of Shelby County against the estate of her former husband, Charles Franklin Bringhurst for in futuro alimony in the amount of $700.00 per month until the claimant’s death or remarriage. The Probate Judge denied the claim and the claimant has appealed to this Court.

The issue on appeal is whether the alimony obligation of Charles Franklin Brin-ghurst ceased upon his death or continues as a charge against his estate.

The general rule in this state is that monthly payments of alimony provided for in a decree are abated or…