Legal Opinion
Cohen v. Cronin
New York Court of Appeals
Decided February 26, 1976PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJasen, J.
The issue presented on this appeal is whether the provision in a separation agreement obligating the husband to make support payments to his wife survives his death and is binding on his estate.
Helen and Arthur Cohen were married in 1942 in New York City. They were married for nearly 30 years and had three children, all now fully grown. In March, 1972, the parties separated and began living apart from each other. On *44October 6, 1972, they entered into a separation agreement. The agreement provided that the husband "shall pay to the wife on the first day of the month next ensuing the date of…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Wilson v. . HinmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1905
- Surrey Strathmore Corp. v. Dollar Savings BankNew York Court of Appeals · 1975
- Barnes v. KlugAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1908
- In re the Accounting of MacFarlaneNew York Surrogate's Court · 1951
- In re the Accounting of BarattaNew York Surrogate's Court · 1951
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3Cited by16 opinions
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