Howard v. Howard

The object of this proceeding in equity is to obtain cancellation and rescission of an agreement in compromise and settlement of a bastardy action prosecuted by the defendant. The plaintiff is the husband of the defendant. The marriage of the parties on May 15, 1956 was a sequel to the events and circumstances which developed the present litigation. From a decree in favor of the plaintiff, declaring the compromise of no force and effect, the defendant appeals. The question presented is whether the decree is supported by the pleadings and the findings of fact.

The findings develop these facts.…