Sokolow v. Sokolow

Defendant wife moves for an order directing the plaintiff to pay counsel fees and costs relative to (1) a prior motion to punish for contempt; (2) a reference subsequent to the trial ordered thereat; and (3) the wife’s appeal from the judgment which dismissed her counterclaim for a separation.

As to discretionary costs in bringing on the motion to punish, allowable under section 1172-d of the Civil Practice Act, no reported case has been called to my attention which would allow the awarding of same in a matrimonial proceeding at a time other than when such proceeding is actually brought on. It…