Dean v. Dean

The decree appealed from, entered in the superior court of Cook county, granted plaintiff-appellee, Ralph D. Dean, a divorce from defendant-appellant, Jessie A. Dean. It ■also directed appellant to convey to appellee the title to a tract of land located in Jefferson county. A freehold being involved this court has jurisdiction on direct appeal.

It was alleged in the complaint that appellee was a resident of Cook county and has been for more than a year. Appellant’s answer neither admitted nor denied this allegation but prayed strict proof. The only evidence as to appellee’s residence is his…