Latronica v. Latronica

Plaintiff filed a complaint for separate maintenance. Defendant filed a motion to dismiss this complaint and subsequently filed an answer and appearance. The case was heard as a contested matter and plaintiff was granted a decree of separate maintenance.

The only post-decree proceeding within 30 days after the entry of the decree was a petition for fees by the first attorney who represented plaintiff. A hearing on the petition was continued from time to time and on October 6, 1967, an order was entered vacating the decree of separate maintenance. No ruling was made regarding the attorney’s…