Sokal v. Sokal

Consomme, J. C. C.

(temporarily assigned). A case of first impression, other than under statute (Gross v. Gross, 280 App. Div. 433, 114 N. Y. S. 2d 117 (App. Div. 1952)), involves matrimonial law and contracts.

Defendant is in arrears on alimony and child support. Plaintiff seeks a writ of sequestration (R. R. 4:77-24) as to the cash surrender values of two policies on defendant’s life. All incidents of ownership reside in defendant. Plaintiff is the revocable beneficiary of the policies. Defendant’s whereabouts are unknown. He has not been served with the moving papers.

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