New York Domestic Relations Law Section 202 - Defense of justification.

  202.  Defense  of  justification.  The  defendant  in an action for
  separation from  bed  and  board  may  set  up,  in  justification,  the
  misconduct  of  the plaintiff; and if that defense is established to the
  satisfaction of the court, the defendant is entitled to judgment.

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