Legal Opinion
Couzens v. Couzens
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided February 4, 1985No. Docket 72826PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBeasley, J.
Plaintiff-appellant, James Couzens II, appeals from an order denying his motion to reduce the alimony and periodic payment provisions of a 1977 divorce. On appeal, he asserts five issues as a basis for reversal._
The 1977 divorce judgment, which plaintiff’s petition sought to modify, provided inter alia:
"7. Alimony
"The plaintiff, James Couzens II, shall pay to the defendant, Janet C. Couzens, as and for alimony for her support and maintenance, the following sums in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
"(a) Commencing November 1, 1977 alimony shall be paid in the amount of $700.00…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Bialy v. BialyMichigan Supreme Court · 1911
- Ovaitt v. OvaittMichigan Court of Appeals · 1972
- Schaeffer v. SchaefferMichigan Court of Appeals · 1981
- Butler v. ButlerMichigan Supreme Court · 1959
- Firnschild v. FirnschildMichigan Court of Appeals · 1976
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- Marquardt v. Marquardt by RempferSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1986
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