Howard v. Burns

CLARK, J.,

This court has been presented with defendant’s preliminary objections in the nature of res judicata, lack of standing, and lack of subject matter jurisdiction. After due consideration of the arguments given, the preliminary objections are denied in accordance with the following.

Plaintiff, Bonnie Howard and defendant, George Bums, were married on October 30, 1966. During the marriage, Ms. Howard and Mr. Bums had two children, Jennifer and Susan Bums. Ms. Howard and Mr. Bums were divorced in 1978 and, as a result, entered into a separation and property settlement agreement. The…