Drew v. Hobby

EDELSTEIN, District Judge.

An action was brought by the plaintiff under the provisions of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), 42 U.S.C.A. § 405(g), to obtain a review of the denial of her claim for Wife’s Insurance Benefits, .42 U.S.C. § 402(b), 42 U.S.C.A. § 402(b), and an issue of law is presented on cross-motions for summary judgment.

The sole issue for determination is whether the plaintiff is the wife of Frank L. Drew, with whom she entered into a ceremonial marriage more than twenty-six years ago, she being in all other respects entitled to the claimed benefits.. Prior to her…