Powers v. Powers

1. “A contract between husband and wife, made with the intention of promoting a dissolution of the marriage relation, is contrary to public policy and void.” Sumner v. Sumner, 121 Ga. 1 (3) (48 S. E. 727); Birch v. Anthony, 109 Ga. 349 (34 S. E. 561, 77 Am. St. R. 379); Watson v. Burnley, 150 Ga. 460, 463 (104 S. E. 220), and authorities cited. Compare Melton v. Hubbard, 135 Ga. 128 (68 S. E. 1101).

2. Under the undisputed facts in the case the court did not err in holding the contract void because it was made with the intention of promoting a dissolution of the marriage relation existing…