In Re Marriage of Wright

Josie Wright filed a petition for dissolution of marriage on November 21, 1977, in the circuit court of Cook County. Several months later, and after a second trial date had been set, she sought a voluntary dismissal. Her husband, Lester Wright, opposed the dismissal and filed a counterpetition for dissolution. Following extensive briefings by the parties regarding the wife’s right to voluntarily dismiss her action, the trial court granted her motion and struck the husband’s counterclaim. The husband immediately filed a notice of appeal. Several months later, on motion of the wife’s attorneys,…