Peterson v. Peterson

This is defendant’s petition to establish a report that alleges error in the court’s finding for the plaintiff. However, instead of establishing a report, we dismiss this action for the reason that the relief sought by plaintiff is equitable in nature and beyond the jurisdiction of the District Court.

Plaintiff brought this action alleging that defendant, her former husband, breached a separation agreement executed by the parties in Virginia on May 21, 1987, prior to their Virginia divorce in 1988. The agreement was to survive the divorce and was to be binding and conclusive upon the parties.…