POWERS v. POWERS


183 Conn. 124 (1981)

PATRICIA A. POWERS v. JOSEPH T. POWERS

Supreme Court of Connecticut.

Decision released February 10, 1981.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas J. Londregan, with whom, on the brief, was Leo J. McNamara, for the appellant (defendant).

Thomas B. Wilson, for the appellee (plaintiff).

BOGDANSKI, PETERS, HEALEY, ARMENTANO and WRIGHT, JS.


PER CURIAM.

The sole issue in this case is whether the trial court abused its discretion in its alimony and support award.

The defendant asserts that the trial court rendered a clearly erroneous decision when it awarded the plaintiff wife unallocated alimony and support in the sum of $500 per week, thereby leaving the defendant the sum of $59 per week for his own living expense.

After finding an irretrievable breakdown, the trial court ordered a dissolution...

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