Fish v. . Hanson

Family agreements looking to tbe advantageous settlement of estates or to tbe adjustment of family differences, disputes or controversies, wben approved by tbe court, are valid and binding. Tbey are bottomed on a sound public policy wbicb seeks to preserve estates and to promote and encourage family accord. Spencer v. McCleneghan, 202 N. C., 662, 163 S. E., 753; In re Estate of Wright, 204 N. C., 465, 168 S. E., 664; Reynolds v. Reynolds, 208 N. C., 578, 182 S. E., 341; Bohannon v. Trotinan, 214 N. C., 706, 200 S. E., 852; Scbouler, Wills, Executors and Administrators (6d), sec. 3103.

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