Mecham Ex Rel. Utah State Department of Social Services v. Mecham

MAUGHAN, Justice:

Before us is an order which dismissed plaintiff’s complaint. The trial court correctly interpreted the law, and we sustain its judgment.

Maxine L. Mecham filed a complaint for divorce on July 6, 1973. Defendant husband, was served August 30, 1973. In the complaint, plaintiff sought temporary alimony and child support. A decree of divorce was entered March 15, 1974. The record does not indicate that plaintiff pursued her demand for temporary alimony or support. The decree provided:

The plaintiff is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed to be denied any right whatsoever to alimony…