Sassman v. Sassman

August J. Sassman appeals from an order dismissing, without prejudice, an application to reduce and modify the maintenance provisions of a final decree of the Court of Chancery. On April 24, 1945 when the decree was entered, plaintiff was employed and earning $437. a month. The decree directed him to pay $75. a month and permitted the defendant to continue to occupy, rent free, the second floor apartment of premises owned by the plaintiff and defendant as tenants by the entirety. It also directed the plaintiff to pay the taxes and insurance premiums thereon amounting to $292.44 annually. On…