Severdia v. Alaimo

Opinion

MOLINARI, P. J.

This case arises out of a divorce action 1 filed on October 21, 1969, and a dispute between Winnie Ann Severdia and John C. Alaimo, the attorney who represented her in said action. Pursuant to a stipulation of all parties involved in the action a trust fund consisting of the proceeds of the sale of the residence of the spouses was distributed to the parties. A check for one-fourth of the proceeds, amounting to $5,387.47, was made payable to Mrs. Severdia and Mr. Alaimo and the check for the proceeds was delivered to Alaimo. He refused to endorse the check and to turn it…