Ford v. Ford

The issue in this case is whether the master has abused his discretion in his award of alimony and support to plaintiff in her uncontested divorce action. Defendant had filed a cross action for divorce which he withdrew before trial, the parties agreeing to try the issues of support and alimony before a Master, Leonard C. Hardwick, Esquire.

The master recommended that a divorce be decreed plaintiff on the ground of extreme cruelty, that defendant be ordered to pay $60.00 a week for the support of a minor child born of the marriage, and that he pay all medical expenses of said child. It was…