Wagner v. Wagner

Jordan, Justice.

Dorothy Moore Wagner appeals from the denial of her motions for new trial and to set aside a divorce decree which incorporated the agreement of the parties as to property settlement, alimony, and child custody and support.

The husband, Arnold Paul Wagner, filed the original complaint for divorce, charging cruel treatment and adultery. The wife filed a counterclaim, charging cruel treatment, and seeking a divorce and other relief.

The motion for new trial was based on the usual general grounds and the contentions that: the signing of the agreement by the wife was coerced; the…