Sparrow v. Sparrow

Stone, J. -

• Pending this action for the recovery of money on an antenuptial contract, plaintiff, wife of defendant, died, and the action has been continued by her executor. After a verdict for plaintiff, defendant appeals from an order denying his motion for a new trial.

The contract was executed just before the marriage of the parties, February 13, 1919. It recites that the marriage was about to be solemnized and that defendant was then the owner of property valued at over $130,000, which he expected to increase. . In consideration of those premises and the promise of defendant to make the…