Hertz v. Hertz
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $680 under a written contract for the support of plaintiff, defendant’s wife, during the term: of her natural life or while the separation agreed on in the contract continued. The answer set up an absolute subsequent divorce obtained by defendant. The case was tried before Michael, J., who made findings and ordered judgment for $200 in favor of plaintiff.
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Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $680 under a written contract for the support of plaintiff, defendant’s wife, during the term: of her natural life or while the separation agreed on in the contract continued. The answer set up an absolute subsequent divorce obtained by defendant. The case was tried before Michael, J., who made findings and ordered judgment for $200 in favor of plaintiff. From the judgment entered pursuant to the order for judgment, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBunn, J.
Defendant and plaintiff were husband and wife. November 22, 1912, they entered into a written agreement for a separation. Defendant agreed to pay off a certain mortgage on the homestead, to leave such homestéad and the furniture therein to plaintiff, and to pay her for her maintenance and support the sum of $40 per month “for and during the *189term of her natural life, or while this separation continues.” Plaintiff agreed on her part to live separate and apart from defendant, and released him forever from .any and all claims or demands arising out of the marriage relation, including her…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Galusha v. . GalushaNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
- Hertz v. HertzSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1914
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- Vanderburgh v. VanderburghSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1922
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- Vanderburgh v. VanderburghSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1921
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