Satterfield v. Satterfield

Hill, Justice.

The parties were divorced in 1971, and their agreement as to property distribution was incorporated into the divorce decree. In 1975 the wife demanded that the former husband deed the house to her in accordance with the agreement. When he refused she brought contempt proceedings. He appeals from an order holding him in contempt.

1. The husband contends that, although the parties were divorced in 1971, since that time they have established a common law marriage. If the parties remarried, then the provisions of the 1971 divorce decree are no longer enforceable by one against the…