Dee v. Rakower
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York
976 N.Y.S.2d 470 (N.Y. App. Div. 2013)
Relevant factsFree
Dee and Rakower (plaintiff and defendant), unmarried partners in a 17-year relationship, orally agreed that Dee would quit her job to raise their children in exchange for sharing in Rakower's ongoing retirement contributions and earnings; after the couple separated, Rakower refused to share those assets, and Dee sued for breach of contract and sought a constructive trust. The trial court dismissed both claims, and Dee appealed.
IssueFree
Whether an oral agreement between cohabitating, unmarried persons is enforceable.