Murphy v. Murphy

An order was entered in this divorce action directing the husband to pay to' the wife the sum of $500 to be applied on the fees of her counsel. The husband’s petition for the allowance of an appeal, filed pursuant to SDC 33.0704, was granted. Thereupon the wife petitioned this court for the allowance of an additional amount to cover her counsel fees and expenses in this court. It is the contention of the husband that the wife is possessed of ample means with which to defray the expenses incident to her defense of the action, and hence that the trial court is guilty of an abuse of discretion…