DRIGGERS v. DRIGGERS

No. AU-293.

452 So.2d 113 (1984)

Leon DRIGGERS, Appellant, v. Hattie DRIGGERS, Appellee.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.

June 7, 1984.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William E. Harris of Johnston, Harris & Gerde, Panama City, for appellant.

John D. O'Brien, Panama City, for appellee.


PER CURIAM.

The husband appeals a final judgment of dissolution awarding the wife his interest in a retail bait and tackle business. Although the final judgment does not explain the basis for the award, under the factual circumstances of this case, we find the award of the business is sustainable as either lump sum alimony or as a "special equity."

The award was justified as lump sum alimony since it ensures an equitable distribution of property acquired during...

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