New York Court of Appeals

Mary H. Wilson, Respondent v. Charles N. Hinman, Appellant

October 3, 1905182 N.Y. 408

Summary

The Court of Appeals held that the complaint did not state a cause of action because the alimony obligation, even when secured by a mortgage, terminates upon the husband's death. Accordingly, the mortgage lien was deemed to terminate at death and the complaint was dismissed.