Riser v. Riser

This appeal involves the interpretation of a divorce decree provision requiring the divorced husband to maintain two life insurance policies with his two minor children as irrevocable beneficiaries during their mi nority or until their earlier emancipation. The trial court, after construing the decree, awarded plaintiff judgment for one-half of the insurance policy proceeds, namely, $4,000. Plaintiff appeals claiming to be entitled to judgment for the remaining half as well.

Howard, Jr., and Coralynn Jan are the children of Margaret and their late father, Howard Riser, Sr. When the parents…