Shirley M. v. Craig Bruce M.

In September, 1971, petitioner and respondent entered into a stipulation in her action for divorce, which permitted her to submit her proof by default and provided *975that the divorce decree would award her $50 a week alimony until December 31, 1971, and $20 a week for the support of the infant daughter of the marriage. Pursuant to the stipulation, an uncontested trial was held September 28,1971, but the decree, which contained the foregoing provisions for alimony and support, was not submitted for signature to the acting Supreme Court Justice who presided at the trial until January 26, 1972.…