Roosevelt v. Roosevelt

Opinion

POTTER, J.

Defendant James Roosevelt (hereinafter defendant) appeals from the judgment of the court below denying his claim to exemption from execution.

On June 8, 1954, defendant and plaintiff Romelle S. Roosevelt (hereinafter plaintiff), who were then married, entered into a written contract entitled “Separation Agreement.” The separation agreement recited the parties’ desire and intent “to settle and adjust, as between themselves, their respective present and future property rights, together with questions pertaining to support and maintenance of Second Party [plaintiff].... ”

By its…