Paul v. Paul

This appeal arises from the trial court’s interpretation of a property settlement and support agreement between Averill B. Paul (complainant or wife) and Oscar T. Paul (respondent or husband) which was executed in November, 1969.

The parties, who were married in 1948, became estranged and in July, 1969, respondent deserted complainant and moved to a sep arate residence. In November, 1969, the parties entered into an agreement which recites that its purpose is to settle “all property and other rights and obligations arising out of the marital relationship.” In addition to establishing the…