MATTER OF SEAGRIFF v. SEAGRIFF


21 Misc.2d 604 (1960)

In the Matter of Loretta Seagriff, Petitioner v. Alfred Seagriff, Respondent.

Domestic Relations Court of the City of New York, Family Division, New York County.

January 22, 1960.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles H. Tenney, Corporation Counsel (Mathilda Miller Cuneo of counsel), for petitioner.

Abraham J. Brill for respondent.


GEORGE A. TIMONE, J.

In this proceeding by the petitioner for an order of support, it is conceded there was no ceremonial marriage between the parties. The pivotal issue is whether there exists a valid common-law marriage.

The petitioner and one Burker were married in May, 1920 and separated seven months later. In 1921 petitioner and respondent entered into an illicit relationship and lived together...

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