Tompkins v. Tompkins

Plaintiff and defendant were married in 1932; on December 4, 1957, they separated and plaintiff filed suit for divorce. On June 20, 1958, they executed a property settlement agreement declaring that they thereafter intended to live separate and apart; under its provisions plaintiff was deeded the family home valued at approximately $18,000 and waived her right to alimony, defendant retained his business and earnings. On August 27; 1958, plaintiff was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce approving the agreement. In October 1958, the parties reconciled, resuming marital rela tions, and…