Baird v. Baird

In October 1968, the plaintiff wife filed suit for divorce and shortly thereafter the defendant husband filed an answer and counterclaim. There was a settlement conference in April 1970, which did not culminate in a written agreement; and the matter came on for trial in August 1970, with both parties represented by the counsel that had represented them since the commencement of the action. Counsel informed the court that attempts had been made at settlement without success, and the court inquired of the plaintiff if she would like additional time to attempt settlement. She agreed.

Following a…