Kilgore v. Grace

On May 29, 1943, respondent secured a judgment against petitioner in the sum of $20,000 for the alienation of her (respondent’s) husband’s affections. After the judgment was entered, the husband filed suit against respondent for divorce and she in turn filed a counterclaim and cross-claim against him for divorce, support, and maintenance. During the pendency of the latter suit, the parties entered into a settlement agreement whereby the husband paid respondent $5,000 in full settlemént of her claim for maintenance and support and in addition thereto $2,000 for her counsel fees and expenses.

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