Burnes v. Burnes, Administrator

The question presented on this appeal is the validity of the following contract:

‘ ‘ State of Arkansas

‘ ‘ County of Marion

“Be it known to all men by these presence, that B. F. Burnes and Hester Lay, who are about to contract a marriage under the laws of the state aforesaid, and for their mutual benefit, and well being, have entered into- this contract, which shall be held sacred and binding forever.

“1st The said B. F. 'Burnes agrees to provide for her, a home such as he now has, or that may be in his ability to provide, so long as the said Hester Lay makes him a good and faithful wife, or…