Wells v. Wells

Mr. Presiding Justice Friend

delivered the opinion of the court.

On July 20, 1943 plaintiff, Lele H. Wells, filed her complaint for divorce in the superior court, charging cruelty on the part of her husband, Roe E. Wells. Summons issued and was delivered to the sheriff of Cook county for service. Defendant filed his answer July 23, denying the cruelty charged. The matter came on for hearing before Judge John C. Lews July 29,1943, defendant appearing by counsel, and upon the proof adduced before the court, a decree for divorce was entered on the same day.

Subsequently, August 18, 1943, Judge Lews…