Meyer v. Meyer

Irene Meyer, plaintiff in a divorce decree dated March 26, 1962 (and treated in the trial court as the date of entry thereof, although no evidence is in the record as to the latter) was awarded $20,000 lump sum alimony against Marvin Meyer, defendant. Pertinent parts of the decree provided:

“* * * [T]he plaintiff is entitled to a lump sum alimony in the sum of $20,000, payable on or before ten years following the entry of the decree

“NOW, THEREFORE, it is * * * DECREED

“* * * That the plaintiff * * * is, awarded a lump sum alimony in the sum of $20,000, to be paid * * * not later than ten years…