People v. Makar

In a paternity suit brought under chapter 17 of the Illinois Bevised Statutes 1957, the complainant, Gerrie Vesely, alleged that defendant, John Makar, was the putative father of the female child born to her on December 17, 1957.

Pursuant to a series of hearings before Judge Cecil C. Smith, extending from October 9 to December 15, 1958, the court found that defendant was the putative father and ordered him to pay for the support, maintenance, education, and welfare of the child, as well as for the expenses of the mother during pregnancy, confinement, and recovery. Subsequently, on motion of…