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Behrens v. Milliken

South Dakota Supreme Court

Decided September 26, 1990No. 16766PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

SABERS, Justice (On reassignment).

Ray and Betty entered into a divorce stipulation and agreement which was approved by the court. This agreement required Ray to provide $10,000 in life insurance to Betty. Ray breached the terms of the agreement. Although Betty has no remedy against the federal government, we hold that federal law does not prevent her claim against Ray or his estate.

Facts

Betty J. Behrens Milliken (Betty) was divorced from Ray E. Milliken, Jr. (Ray) in Davison County, South Dakota on January 14, 1976. The divorce decree incorporated a Property Settlement Agreement (Agreement)…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Wissner v. WissnerSupreme Court of the United States · 1950
  2. Ridgway v. RidgwaySupreme Court of the United States · 1981
  3. Hanks v. HanksSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1983
  4. In Re Estate of PechmanColorado Court of Appeals · 1974
  5. Stratton v. Servicemen's Group Life InsuranceDistrict Court, S.D. Iowa · 1976

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Bentley v. New York Life Insurance Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1992
  2. Behrens v. MillikenSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1990
  3. Bentley v. New York Life Insurance Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1992

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