Pearce v. . Pearce

It would seem to be apparent tbat a wife may not assert a separation agreement providing for ber support as a defense to an action by tbe husband for divorce or have tbe agreement incorporated in tbe decree as a limitation upon tbe relief granted. G. S., 50-11. This we need not now decide, for tbe asserted agreement is void and unenforceable. G. S., 52-12-13; Smith v. Smith, ante, 189; Daughtry v. Daughtry, ante, 358, and cases cited.

A wife who seeks to assert a cause of action under G. S., 50-7 (4), must allege with particularity tbe language and conduct relied upon as constituting such…