Prime v. Prime

Under the pleadings we must determine whether the so-called property'settlement above set forth, when approved by the order of the court in a divorce case, is an enforceable claim .against the estate of Glenn E. Prime, deceased. It is undisputed that all installments were paid until the death of Glenn E. Prime. The only question relates to the validity of the installments accrued and accruing subsequent to the date of his death.

In seeking a solution, we must attempt, with due regard for authority, to harmonize two conflicting-principles of law, both valid in their own proper setting. The…