434 N.W.2d 284 (Minn. Ct. App. 1989) Cited 48 times
Reversing trial court's ordered sale of homestead in spite of parties' stipulation to cohabitation provision. Held that provision was unenforceable because it failed to provide for specific consequences. Court also relied on Angelos holding "no change in circumstances * * * which would justify * * * modification in the occupancy of the homestead"
Stipulations are binding contracts. Lamb v. Lamb, 404 N.W.2d 338, 340 (Minn.Ct.App. 1987). In construing a contract, this court should allow the intent of the parties to prevail.