Benson v. Benson

A decree for divorce was entered in favor of the plaintiff, Sharon K. Benson. The defendant appeals only from the portion of the decree which provided that the proceeds of the sale of the marital home be awarded to the wife. There was no appeal from that part of the decree granting the- divorce or awarding the jointly owned 1968 Volvo to the defendant.

The sole allegation in the complaint bearing on the question before us is:

“5. That the parties hereto are purchasing a home located at' 5111 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois, which plaintiff asks be awarded to her as her separate property as…