State, Dept. of Revenue v. Frank

In this case we uphold the determination of the District Court, Eighth Judicial District, Cascade County, that there was an accord and satisfaction of the claim of the Department of Revenue against Kenneth Frank for recoupment of monies paid by the State as Aid to Families of Dependent Children (AFDC).

We also pass upon the propriety of the procedures used by the Department in attempting recoupment where there exists a District Court order for child support arising out of a marital dissolution proceeding.

The marriage of Judith and Kenneth Frank was dissolved in 1979. The District Court decree…