Husband (P.J.O.) v. Wife (L.O.)

In August, 1970, the appellant, plaintiff-below, deeded all of his interest in the marital home to his wife, the appellee defendant-below. The transfer was executed to compensate for the plaintiff’s failure to provide support. Shortly after that, the plaintiff voluntarily admitted himself to a mental hospital. He was discharged within two months.

In April, 1979, the plaintiff had the defendant sign an agreement which provided that the defendant would reconvey the home to the plaintiff, who would use his best efforts to sell the property. The defendant later refused to convey the property,…