Smith v. Herdlicka

Emma W. Mackenzie on December 15, 1887, filed her bill for divorce in the city court of Aurora against Oscar C. Mackenzie, her husband, charging him with adultery and extreme and repeated cruelty. She alleged in the bill, among other things, that she resided in the city of Aurora, in Kane county, and for more than a year then elapsed had been an actual resident of the State. The defendant accepted service of process, entered his appearance and consented to an immediate hearing. The court heard the testimony of witnesses, including the complainant, and by its decree rendered on December 15,…