Wade v. Wade

From the allegations of the complaint it appears that during negotiations for a settlement prior to the institution of the suit the defendant had a deed of separation prepared. Both parties admit it was never signed by either. Therefore, it has remained a blank paper without legal effect. In the case of Pearce v. Pearce, 226 N.C. 307, 37 S.E. 2d 904, this Court had before it a deed of separation which had been signed, though “not executed in the manner required by G.S. 52-12 and 52-13.” This Court said: “It must be noted at the threshold of this case that the asserted written agreement of…