New York Court of Appeals
Elizabeth Davis, Respondent v. George B. Davis, Appellant
November 12, 187875 N.Y. 221
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the lower court, holding that in a limited divorce action where the court denied a decree of separation, it lacks statutory authority to award custody of the children or order maintenance from the husband; such relief is limited to cases where separation is granted or a cause for divorce is established.