Kroll v. Kroll

Motion by plaintiff husband for judgment on the pleadings on his first cause of action, or, in the alternative, for similar relief on his second cause of action.

The substance of the first cause of action is that a separation agreement (which is annexed to and made a part thereof) entered into between the parties on September 23, 1955 is contrary to public policy and void. The second cause of action incorporates by reference the pertinent allegations of the first and challenges the validity of the agreement on the ground that paragraph 14 thereof provides for a forfeiture or penalty thus…