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LANDWEHR v. LANDWEHR

111 N.J. 491 (1988)

545 A.2d 738

GRACE LANDWEHR, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. RAYMOND S. LANDWEHR, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided August 1, 1988.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ralph A. Ferro submitted a brief on behalf of appellant (Ferro & Ferro, attorneys).

Paula L. Crane submitted a brief on behalf of respondent (Elwell & Crane, attorneys).

PER CURIAM.

This appeal requires us to determine whether all or part of the settlement proceeds that a spouse receives during a marriage for claims arising out of his or her personal injuries constitutes a marital asset subject to equitable distribution pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. We hold that the portion of the settlement that is intended to compensate for lost earnings and the medical expenses of the injured spouse is subject to distribution, but the remainder...

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