Lieberman v. Lieberman

On April 6, 1971, Judith Lieberman (plaintiff) filed an action for divorce against Orville Lieberman (defendant). Trial on this cause began June 27, 1972. The court granted the decree. The propriety of the award of alimony in gross to plaintiff has been challenged by defendant, as has the amount of the award which is characterized as excessive. Plaintiff also appeals the award, claiming that the amount fixed was inadequate and should be increased. The facts relating to this award are as follows:

Plaintiff was married to defendant for 23 years. There were two children of this marriage, both of…