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DRAKE v. DRAKE

725 A.2d 717 (1999)

Jane E. DRAKE, Appellee, v. James G. DRAKE, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Decided February 25, 1999.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James G. Drake, pro se.

Janette Baisley, for Jane Drake.

Before FLAHERTY, C.J., and ZAPPALA, CAPPY, CASTILLE, NIGRO, NEWMAN and SAYLOR, JJ.

OPINION

NEWMAN, Justice.

We granted review in this matter to resolve whether a commutation award in a workers' compensation claim is marital property and therefore subject to equitable distribution pursuant to Sections 3501 and 3502 of the Divorce Code.1

FACTS

James Drake (hereinafter Husband) and Jane E. Drake (hereinafter Wife) were married on April 23...

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