Gorman v. Gause

On April 29, 1918, John P. Gause and 'Mamie Cato, in contemplation of their marriage, entered into a purported prenuptial agreement. Portions of the agreement pertinent to this controversy are as follows:

“They, Jno. P. Gause and Mamie Cato, if said marriage so intended shall be had and solemnized, do waive and declare void all the community laws of the State of Texas, so far as the property they now own or may hereafter become possessed of is concerned. They also contract and agree with each other that each may sell and dispose of the property now owned by them, or may hereafter acquire, as…