Camp v. Camp’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “The value of the right to share in the retirement and profit-sharing funds is an incorporeal, movable right. When acquired during the existence of a marriage, the right-to-share is a community asset which, at the dissolution of the community, must be so classified—even though at the time acquired or at the time of dissolution of a community, the right has no marketable or redeemable cash value, and even though the contractual right to receive money or other benefits is due in the future and is contingent upon the happening of an event at an uncertain time. Messersmith v. Messersmith, 229 La. 495 , 86 So.2d 169, 174-75 (1956).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Melancon v. Melancon

2. “[W]e find that the total sum of shares that was contributed to the ESOP as of March 31, 1986, whether vested or unvested, is community property. Each contribution by [the employer] to the ESOP entitled Mr. Camp to share subsequently in the plan benefits. Since the property right to share ultimately in the 282.9828 shares was acquired by Mr. Camp during the marriage, it is properly classified as a community asset, even though the contractual right to receive these shares was due in the future and contingent upon continued employment by Mr. Camp.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Melancon v. Melancon