Crowell v. Crowell

33 N.J. Super. 272 (1954)

110 A.2d 57

PHYLLIS E. CROWELL, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT,

v.

ROBERT S. CROWELL, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Argued November 22, 1954.

Decided December 7, 1954.

Before Judges CLAPP, JAYNE and FRANCIS.

Mr. Joseph Bigel argued the cause for appellant (Messrs. Bruck & Bigel, attorneys).

Mr. Louis Santorf argued the cause for respondent.

The opinion of the court was delivered by JAYNE, J.A.D.

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