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BECKLEY v. BECKLEY

No. 05S02-0311-CV-498.

822 N.E.2d 158 (2005)

Carolyn S. BECKLEY, Appellant (Petitioner below), v. Jack D. BECKLEY, Appellee (Respondent below).

Supreme Court of Indiana.

February 10, 2005.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Chris M. Teagle, Muncie, IN, Attorney for Appellant.

Robert G. Forbes, Hartford City, IN, Attorney for Appellee.

RUCKER, Justice.

The question presented is whether an award of benefits under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) is a part of the marital estate subject to distribution. We conclude: only that portion of the award intended as compensation for losses incurred during the marriage is included in the marital estate.

Facts and Procedural History

Jack D. Beckley (Husband) was injured in a work-related accident while employed by the Norfolk Southern...

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