Garson v. Garson

In matrimonial actions jurisdiction is entirely statutory.. Section 1170 of the Civil Practice Act confers jurisdiction upon the Supremé Court in actions for divorce or separation to give such directions as justice requires for the custody, care, education and maintenance of children, or the support of a wife. This does not confer the right in this action for separation to award to plaintiff wife exclusive possession of real property of which her husband is the lessee any more than it would" include the' right to award to her like possession of chattels owned or possessed by him. (Doe v. Doe,…