Di Gennaro v. Di Gennaro

OPINION OF THE COURT

Oscar Murov, J.

At issue in this matrimonial action is the proper method of drafting complaints and stating causes of action and pleading remedies in light of the new equitable distribution law (L 1980, ch 281).

On or about March 11, 1981, plaintiff served defendant with a summons with notice and a complaint for divorce. In her cause of action numbered “first”, plaintiff seeks a judgment of divorce based on allegations of defendant’s cruel and inhuman treatment of her. She also alleges the following “causes of action:”

“second” — equitable distribution of certain property;

“thi…