Legal Opinion
Kahn v. Kahn
New York Court of Appeals
Decided November 22, 1977PublishedCited by 83 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Jasen, J.
Appellant wife and respondent husband have been married since 1949. Respondent brought the present action for divorce on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment. Appellant counterclaimed for a separation, for a share of jointly held bank accounts, and for payment of necessaries, support and counsel fees. During trial, the counterclaim for a separation was withdrawn.
Special Term dismissed respondent’s complaint and awarded appellant: (1) sole and exclusive possession of the marital home; (2) her interest in the jointly held bank accounts—an amount determined to…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Hiles v. . FisherNew York Court of Appeals · 1895
- Bertles v. . NunanNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
- Stelz v. . ShreckNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Ripp v. RippAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1971
- Ripp v. RippNew York Court of Appeals · 1973
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3Cited by83 opinions
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- Leibowits v. LeibowitsAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1983
- Caprise v. CapriseAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1988
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