Latham v. Latham

This is an action on an express contract. The plaintiff alleged the parties were not married but were living together as husband and wife. She further alleged:

"Between January, 1954 and July, 1973, plaintiff rendered services to the defendant, at defendant’s special instance and request, by living with defendant, caring for and keeping after him, and furnishing and providing him all the amenities of married life. In consideration thereof, defendant agreed to pay to plaintiff one-half (1/2) of all the property, both real and personal, accumulated by both parties during the agreement. Plaintiff…