Smith v. Smith

The action is for separation on the grounds of cruelty, desertion and nonsupport, and for a declaratory judgment decreeing a Florida decree of divorce obtained by defendant on October 14, 1941, to be null and void. After trial the court held that the Florida decree of divorce was a bar to this action and judgment was entered dismissing the complaint. Plaintiff appealed. An order was entered directing defendant to pay plaintiff $415 for the expenses of procuring the minutes and printing the record and, in addition, $250 for counsel fees (which sum shall include the cost of printing plaintiff’s…