Appeal from order entered October 17, 1979 unanimously dismissed as academic; order entered March 12, 1981 unanimously reversed, without costs, and plaintiff's motion for counsel fees denied.
Memorandum:
It was an improvident exercise of discretion to direct defendant to pay temporary counsel fees of $1,250 on behalf of plaintiff (see Domestic Relations Law, § 237, subd [a]). At the time of the award, plaintiff's net assets exceeded $100,000 and included...
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