Parker v. Parker
Louisiana Court of Appeal
517 So. 2d 264 (1987)
- Written by Tammy Boggs, JD
Facts
Jean Parker (defendant) purchased a townhouse through a mortgage loan with a bank. The townhome was Jean’s separate property. In 1981, Jean married Robert Parker (plaintiff), and the couple used Jean’s townhouse as their marital residence. During the marriage, community funds were used to make 31 mortgage payments consisting of both principal and interest portions. In 1984, Robert filed for divorce. The parties agreed that Robert should be reimbursed for one-half of the community funds used to reduce the principal portion of Jean’s loan, but Jean maintained that Robert was not entitled to reimbursement for one-half of the community’s payments of interest, or over $8,000. The trial court ruled in Jean’s favor. Robert appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Carter, J.)
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