Schnibbe v. Schnibbe

The sole issue in the case is the validity of the release of dower contained in an antenuptial agreement between the plaintiff and her deceased husband, Louis Schnibbe.

This antenuptial agreement provides as follows:

“ This agreement made the - day of June, 1919, between Louis Schnibbe, of the. Borough of Brooklyn, City of New York, party of the first part, and Bebecka Hilsman of the same place, party of the second part,

“ Whereas, a marriage is about to be had and solemnized between the said parties; and the party of the first part is desirous of making provision for a fit and proper settlement…