Since French v. French (1941) 17 Cal.2d 775, 778 [112 P.2d 235, 134 A.L.R. 366], California courts have held that nonvested pension rights are not property, but a mere expectancy, and thus not a community asset subject to division upon dissolution of a marriage. Two years ago we granted a hearing in In re Marriage of Wilson (1974)
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IN RE MARRIAGE OF BROWN
15 Cal.3d 838 (1976)
544 P.2d 561
126 Cal. Rptr. 633
In re the Marriage of GLORIA LOUCILLE and ROBERT WILLIAM BROWN. GLORIA LOUCILLE BROWN, Appellant, v. ROBERT WILLIAM BROWN, Respondent.
Supreme Court of California. In Bank.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
January 16, 1976.
January 16, 1976.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
Sidney W. Jones for Appellant.
Gertrude D. Chern as Amicus Curiae on behalf of Appellant.
Robert G. Beloud and Jay G. Vickers for Respondent.
Frederick S. Brown as Amicus Curiae on behalf of Respondent.
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