Legal Opinion

Massa v. Massa

New York Supreme Court

Decided March 21, 1950PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBenvenga, J.

This is a motion under section 1171-b of the Civil Practice Act to enter judgment for arrears in alimony.

In December, 1947, a decree of divorce was entered herein. Pursuant to the terms of that decree, the defendant was required to pay to the plaintiff the sum of $45 per week, commencing December 1, 1947. On April 20, 1948, the defendant moved to modify the decree and reduce the amount of alimony. Thereafter, this court reduced the alimony to $20 per week, effective as of April 20, 1948. Then, on June 6, 1949, the plaintiff obtained an order in the Family Court, which required the defendant…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Costa v. CostaAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1936
  2. James v. Domestic Relations CourtNew York Supreme Court · 1940
  3. Fiorentino v. FiorentinoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1937

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Morse v. MorseNew York Supreme Court · 1956
  2. Smith v. SmithCivil Court of the City of New York · 1965
  3. Martin v. SparksNew York Family Court · 1951

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