Sharp v. Kieserman

OPINION OF THE COURT

Loren N. Brown, J.

Following a finding on December 20, 1979 of no jurisdiction to hear the merits of this action, the petitioner by her counsel has moved for an award of counsel fees pursuant to subdivision (b) of section 237 of the Domestic Relations Law and section 438 of the Family Court Act.

The respondent has cross-moved for counsel fees pursuant to the same sections, and for traveling expenses pursuant to subdivision 3 of section 75-i of the Domestic Relations Law.

The issues are twofold: first, whether the court has jurisdiction to award counsel fees, though it has…