Legal Opinion

Peste v. Peste

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided September 23, 1969No. 5-40008-2PublishedCited by 22 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtPearson, J.

This is an action seeking to set aside a property settlement agreement and a part of the divorce decree which confirmed the settlement. The decree was entered by default on May 2,1958.

This action was commenced by appellant, Plelene Joyce Peste, on June 10, 1965. She had been the defendant in the divorce action.

In her complaint plaintiff claims several theories for the equitable relief sought: (1) that the defendant or his attorney had fraudulently misrepresented the value of the community assets; (2) that the defendant had exercised undue influence over her; and (3) that the court was…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Bowman v. WebsterWashington Supreme Court · 1954
  2. Occidental Life Insurance v. PowersWashington Supreme Court · 1937
  3. Arneman v. ArnemanWashington Supreme Court · 1953
  4. Viewcrest Cooperative Assoc. v. DeerWashington Supreme Court · 1967
  5. In Re McCoy's EstateWashington Supreme Court · 1937

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3Cited by22 opinions

  1. LaHue v. Keystone Investment Co.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1972
  2. Baker v. LeonardWashington Supreme Court · 1993
  3. In Re the Estate of CrawfordWashington Supreme Court · 1986
  4. Carpenter v. CarpenterArizona Supreme Court · 1986
  5. Carpenter v. CarpenterCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 1985

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