George G. De Sylva v. Marie Ballentine

VALLÉE, J.

Appeal from an order modifying a prior order awarding counsel fees to appellants with which to respond to an appeal from an order which awarded support and counsel fees pendente lite. The action was brought by respondent to have the court determine the amount he, as father of an infant born out of wedlock, should pay the infant’s mother for his support and maintenance.

On May 7, 1947, an order was made requiring respondent to pay $750 per month for the support of the infant and to pay $5,000 counsel fees, and $750 costs, pendente lite. On May 8, 1947, respondent filed a notice of…