Seitz v. Seitz

Order of December 20, 1919, modified by reducing the allowance of counsel fee from $300 to $150, and as modified affirmed, without costs. Order of February 16, 1920, modified by reducing the allowance of counsel fee from $200 to $50, and as modified affirmed, without costs. The fact that the wife has funds does not necessarily lead to a denial of alimony and counsel fee in an action for separation or divorce. The question before the court is whether the allowance is reasonably necessary. In determining this the court must take into consideration the evidence as to the amount of the resources…