Oatman v. Oatman

Judgment reversed on the law and facts, without costs of this appeal to either party, and complaint dismissed, without costs. Certain findings of fact disapproved and reversed. Memorandum: The separation agreement, pleaded as a defense, bars the maintenance of this action. (Winter v. Winter, 191 N. Y. 462, 473-475; Matter of Rhinelander, 290 N. Y. 31, 37; Benesch v. Benesch, 182 App. Div. 221; Drane v. Drane, 207 App. Div. 217; Almonte v. Almonte, 259 App. Div. 311; Matter of Tierney, 148 Misc. 378, 383.) All concur. (The judgment is for plaintiff in an action for separation.) Present'— Crosby, P. J., Cunningham, Dowling, Harris and MeCurn, JJ.