German v. German

This is the sixth in a series of actions between these litigants. The litigation arises out of the fact that in 1914 and 1915 the plaintiff commenced an action in New York State Supreme Court against the defendant claiming a divorce. The ground alleged was adultery. At that trial, the defendant defaulting, the plaintiff was awarded a decree, which in 1916 became final. In accordance with the statutes the New York court forbade the defendant to remarry. In the decree the defendant was required to pay to the plaintiff the sum of $20.00 per week during her life. The obligation was absolute. The…