Mann v. Mann

In May, 1869, Mrs. Mann, then the wife of the defendant, brought suit for a divorce on the ground of the husband’s adultery. Pending the suit which involved the liquidation and settlement of the community, the parties having the vain hope of evading the scandal of such a proceeding, entered into an agreement to submit the main action upon the pleadings and evidence, it being a foregone conclusion that judgment of divorce would be rendered. In regard to the community property the parties, by a written agreement drawn up by their counsel, provided for the consequences of the expected judg*438ment,…