Lowenthal v. Lowenthal
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, Monroe county. Action by George Lowenthal against Maria Elizabeth Lowenthal for divorce. Defendant asked for temporary alimony, and the request was granted upon condition that she consent to an immediate trial before the court or a referee. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHaight, J.
This action was brought to procure an absolute divorce on the ground of adultery. The parties had been living *859together in the plaintiff’s house. After the action was commenced, the plaintiff absented himself, leaving the defendant and their three children in the house, and for a time he continued to furnish them with the necessary money for their support. The defendant made a motion for alimony and counsel fee. The motion for alimony was denied, on the condition that the defendant continue to reside with her children in the plaintiff’s house, and he continue to support her and the children…
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