Devaney v. L'ESPERANCE

949 A.2d 743 (2008)

195 N.J. 247

Helen Mary DEVANEY, Plaintiff-Appellant,

v.

Francis A. L'ESPERANCE, Jr., Defendant-Respondent.

A-20 September Term 2007.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued January 22, 2008.

Decided June 17, 2008.

JoAnne Juliano Giger argued the cause for appellant (Newman, McDonough, Schofel & Giger, attorneys; Ms. Giger and Laurence Desind, on the brief).

William Goldberg argued the cause for respondent.

Justice WALLACE, JR., delivered the opinion of the Court.

In this appeal, we determine whether cohabitation is an indispensable element of a cause of action for palimony. Plaintiff and…