Legal Opinion

Calhoun v. Calhoun

Court of Appeals of North Carolina

Decided April 1, 1970No. 7018DC140PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMoeris, J.

Plaintiff alleges that she was under sedation at the time she executed the agreement and did not understand what she was signing. Even if this were sufficient allegation of incompetency, it is admitted by her that she was represented by counsel. This is said in Van Every v. Van Every, 265 N.C. 506, 144 S.E. 2d 603 (1965), and approved in McLeod v. McLeod, 266 N.C. 144, 146 S.E. 2d 65 (1966):

“ ‘The presence of able counsel for the wife at the conference resulting in a separation agreement, and at the time she executes and acknowledges a deed of separation, “negatives the inference ■ or…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Fuchs v. FuchsSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1963
  2. Smith v. . SmithSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1945
  3. Smith v. SmithSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1945
  4. Joyner v. JoynerSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1965
  5. Van Every v. Van EverySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1965

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Watts v. Cumberland County Hospital System, Inc.Court of Appeals of North Carolina · 1985
  2. Nolan v. NolanCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1974
  3. Watts v. Cumberland County Hospital System, Inc.Court of Appeals of North Carolina · 1985

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