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IRVING A. FRANCIS, respondent, v. MARIA E. FRANCIS, appellant.

ORDERED that the appeal from the decision is dismissed, as no appeal lies from a decision (see, Schicchi v. Green Constr. Corp., 100 A.D.2d 509); and it is further,

ORDERED that the judgment is affirmed; and it is further,

ORDERED that the plaintiff is awarded one bill of costs.

The parties had lived separate and apart for 37 years at the time of the commencement of this action. They had no assets at the time of their separation, and in no way contributed to each other's acquisition of assets during the course of their 37-year separation. During those 37 years, the wife lived with another man, bore him a son, and acquired title to a house purchased by him. Under the circumstances of this case, the determination of the court that each party retain ownership of the assets under his or her dominion and control was equitable (see, Oliver v. Oliver, 206 A.D.2d 967; Gross v. Gross, 160 A.D.2d 976).

The appellant's remaining contention is without merit.

GOLDSTEIN, J.P., McGINITY, H. MILLER and TOWNES, JJ., concur.

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FRANCIS v. FRANCIS
(Sep 24, 2001)