Ann Silver, a self-described lesbian, brought an action against her former partner, Barbara Starrett, for sums due under a nonmarital separation agreement after their 14-year relationship ended. Starrett counterclaimed for rescission and restitution of sums already paid, arguing the agreement was made under duress and lacked consideration. The court held that the agreement was ratified when the parties complied with its terms for three years, even if one party entered into the agreement under emotional duress, and that the agreement was supported by adequate consideration. Judgment was made in favor of Silver.
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