Wood v. Wood

Emma C. Wood appeals from the provisions of distribution of property interests in a decree in which she was awarded a divorce from defendant, and claims that the trial court abused its discretion in refusing to award her alimony and counsel fees.

Prior to marriage, plaintiff was engaged in an extensive real estate business, which she continued during the married life of the parties. Defendant had a drug store of which he was proprietor. Both parties engaged in various real estate and financial transactions, and much of their trouble arose out of controversies relating thereto. Before…