Rice v. Rice

The appellant, Myron Eugene Rice (the husband) and the appellee, Ruth Twigg Rice (the wife) were married on December 9, 1939 and voluntarily separated in 1962. They entered into a written separation agreement, under seal, on July 19, 1962, both parties to that agreement having been represented by their respective counsel. Three children were born as a result of the marriage of the parties. At the time of the execution of the Agreement two were adults and one son Roger, was still a minor.

The written agreement recited:

“Whereas, marital difficulties have arisen between the Parties hereto, as a…