Bass v. Bass

In February 1982 the wife brought suit for divorce. At a scheduled hearing on June 2, 1982, parties and counsel sought to agree on a property settlement. There was a stipulation placed on the court reporter's tape recorder as to such an agreement. The hearing was postponed and continued from time to time until December 8, 1982. On November 3, 1982, the husband moved for specific performance of the stipulation of June 2, 1982.

On December 8, 1982, counsel for the husband introduced evidence as to the stipulation and insisted upon its enforcement. The motion for specific performance was denied…