Thorn v. Thorn

In an action for annulment on the ground of five years’ incurable insanity, the plaintiff husband moves, five years after the annulment was granted, for cancellation of his agreement to provide monthly care, and for the return to him of $5,000 posted by him as security pursuant to section 141 of the Domestic Relations Law.

The parties were married in Vienna, Austria, in 1934. Since 1938 they have both been residents of New York.

In 1954 the defendant was committed to Rockland State Hospital.

In 1961 a committee was appointed for her person and property. Her assets were listed in the petition for…