Sheer v. Foley

Defendant’s wife instituted an action against him for separation. Her application for alimony and counsel fees ;pendente lite was ultimately denied; upon the trial, however, she prevailed and was awarded a decree of separation. Plaintiffs herein, the attorneys for the wife in the separation action, bring this suit against the defendant for the reasonable value of the services rendered her therein upon the theory that such services were necessary for her protection and support. In resisting a motion for summary judgment the defendant maintains, among other contentions which do not merit…