COTTON v. COTTON

No. S99A1679.

528 S.E.2d 255 (2000)

272 Ga. 276

COTTON v. COTTON.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

March 27, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Davis, Matthews & Quigley, Richard W. Schiffman, Jr., Kurt A. Kegel, Atlanta, for appellant.

Kenneth I.M. Behrman, Kenneth H. Schatten, Atlanta, for appellee.


CARLEY, Justice.

John and Florence Cotton were divorced in 1986. The final divorce decree, which incorporated a settlement agreement, awarded Ms. Cotton alimony of $2500 per month until her death or remarriage. In 1996, Mr. Cotton sought a downward modification of his alimony obligation. Prior to trial, Ms. Cotton made a motion in limine to exclude the original divorce decree from evidence. The trial court granted the motion, and also excluded any testimony, or evidence...

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