Bassett v. Bassett

ROBERT H. NEWMAN, Circuit Judge.

This cause came for hearing on the Petitioner’s motion for modification of a final decree. The respondent has answered, interposing affirmative defenses and the Court set a hearing for determination of the issues relating to the right of the Petitioner to modification. After hearing testimony and argument, the Court is prepared to rule.

Petitioner/wife and respondent/husband, freely and willingly entered into a Marital Settlement Agreement (Agreement) on December 6, 1955. The purpose of the Agreement was to settle all rights and duties of the parties and to…