GIHA v. GIHA

No. 91-186-A.

609 A.2d 945 (1992)

Nagib GIHA v. Nelly GIHA.

Supreme Court of Rhode Island.

June 4, 1992.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jeremiah Leary, Leary & Holland, Tiverton, for plaintiff.

Christopher Long, Long & Silvia, Fall River, Mass., for defendant.


OPINION

FAY, Chief Justice.

This matter is before the Supreme Court on appeal by the defendant, Nelly Giha (the wife), from a judgment of the Family Court dismissing her complaint for post final judgment relief. The wife urged the Family Court to vacate its final judgment of divorce, arguing that the Massachusetts State Lottery (lottery) prize acquired by the plaintiff, Nagib Giha (the husband), is a marital asset and is subject to equitable distribution...

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