Galvin v. Galvin

This matter, consolidated from three appeals, concerns the constitutionality of a venue provision in “An Act in relation to married men and women” (the Act). (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 68, par. 22 et seq.) The Act, in existence for over 100 years, has been repealed and superseded by the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 40, par. 101 et seq.), which became effective October 1, 1977. The action is before this court pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 302(a) (58 Ill. 2d R. 302(a)) as a result of an order entered in the circuit court of Cook County declaring…