Lear v. Lear

Prior to November, 1940, Mary E. Lear filed, in the superior court for King county, an action for divorce against her husband, Cecil E. Lear, asking in her complaint, inter alia, for the custody of Robert Lear, the minor son of the parties, together with suitable provision for the child’s support.

The defendant made no appearance in the action, but a written, signed stipulation and property settlement, which the parties had executed, was introduced in evidence. This agreement, which is referred to in the findings of fact, was incorporated in the interlocutory order, and provides that, subject…