McLaughlin v. McLaughlin

In an action for divorce brought by the plaintiff wife, concededly the only issue which the trial will present is the amount of the permanent alimony to be awarded her. The defendant husband, pursuant to the provisions of section 288 of the Civil Practice Act, seeks her examination before trial as an adverse party concerning her financial resources of which he disclaims knowledge. He contends that her separate income. and property are circumstances which may be considered in measuring the extent of the permanent alimony award. The plaintiff opposes the motion on the ground that the testimony…