In Re Marriage of Webb

Petitioner, Amy L. Webb (Amy), appeals from a trial court order that assessed expenses against her, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 219(e) (166 Ill. 2d R. 219(e)), as a condition for granting the voluntary dismissal of her action for dissolution of marriage against respondent, Patrick M. Webb (Patrick). Amy contends that the trial court erred by assessing the expenses under the rule without first determining whether she had engaged in discovery misconduct. For the reasons that follow, we agree with Amy, reverse the order, and remand the cause for further proceedings.

On June 6, 2000, Amy filed…