Ellis v. Taylor

Moore, Justice:

This case is before us on a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision reported at — S.C. —, 427 S.E. (2d) 678 (Ct. App. 1992). Petitioner (Mother) contends the Court of Appeals erred in construing the parties’ separation agreement. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

Mother and respondent (Father) were married in 1970 and had two sons, James and Curtis Lee. The parties divorced in 1978. Their separation agreement was incorporated into the divorce decree and provided:

[Father] agrees to pay all reasonable expenses for college education for the children of…