Cowan v. Plsek

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal by Chester Edward Cowan (defendant-appellant) from judgment decreeing Mercedes Cowan Plsek (plaintiff-appellee) a one-half interest in all United States Civil Service Retirement benefits received by Chester Edward Cowan since November 1, 1974 (the date upon which appellant and appellee were divorced), and to be received in the future.

Appellant Chester Edward Cowan and appellee Mercedes Cowan Plsek were married in 1941; and divorced November 1, 1974. Appellant retired from Civil Service in January 1971 after some 27 years employment and…