Ehorn v. Podraza

After a bench trial in the circuit court of Du Page County, the defendant, Peter Podraza, was determined to be the father of Troy Ehorn, the child bom to plaintiff, Janet Ehom, in a proceeding under the Paternity Act. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 106 3/4, par. 51 et seq.

The defendant appeals contending the trial court erred in denying his request for trial by jury and his motion for a change of venue. We agree.

On April 1, 1975, plaintiff filed her complaint pursuant to the Paternity Act, asking that defendant be found to be the father of her child and seeking maternity expenses, child support…