Distasio v. Distasio

The action is for an absolute divorce by the husband against the "wife. The facts appear to be substantially as follows, viz.: The husband is a barber, apparently doing a fair business. He contributed nothing to the support of his wife for a long period, leaving her to be supported by her children. Finally, she took measures to compel him to contribute to her support, whereupon he commenced an action for divorce. An application was duly made for alimony and counsel fee, and Mr. Justice Truax fixed the alimony at $4 a week, and the counsel fee at $25. The husband refused to pay either, and 'an…