Reynolds v. Reynolds

MUNDO, J., pro tem.

This is an appeal by the plaintiff wife in a divorce action, wherein the respondent was joined as claiming part of the community property.

James Reynolds, a married man, was appointed referee in a condemnation suit. His fee for such services was allowed in the sum of $1560. Upon an action for divorce being filed by his wife, and before he had completed his work as referee, Reynolds assigned his fee to the respondent Lottie V. Weathers for $400 cash and the cancellation of a note for $100. His wife did not consent to the assignment. As between Reynolds and his wife the court…