Brownell v. Brownell

OPINION OF THE COURT

Edward A. Sheridan, J.

In this action for divorce and equitable distribution pursuant to Domestic Relations Law § 236 (B), an issue has arisen as to *1039the respective rights of the parties in certain household property, namely, a set of antique bedroom furniture and a set of Limoges china.

The bedroom set and china were purchased approximately two months prior to the marriage at an auction at which both parties were present and at which defendant bid. The items were paid for with a check drawn by plaintiff on an account in his name but to which both parties, although not…