Karrer v. Karrer

This appeal arises upon an application to modify a divorce decree in respect to the provision for alimony. The pertinent provision of the decree was as follows: “The defendant shall pay through the Clerk of the District Court the sum of $350.00 per month for a period of 121 months as alimony. The sum of $350.00 shall be due and payable on June 1, 1971, and a like payment on the 1st day of each month thereafter until said alimony is paid in full.” The decree was entered on May 24, 1971.

Two principal questions are presented by the appeal. Is the provision one for alimony in gross, which under…