Jackson v. Jackson

Candler, Justice.

Corine Jackson obtained a total divorce from Joe Jackson on October 15, 1946. The record shows that they had no child or children. Prior to the decree they entered into a written contract respecting alimony, which by their request was incorporated in and made a part of the judgment. The contract provided: “Plaintiff agrees that said payments to her will be in lieu of any and all other claims she may have against defendant for alimony, support, dower, or interest in property, arising out of their marital relationship, excepting $25 for attorney’s fees for this suit.” Within…