Ritter v. Ritter

Leave to appeal was granted in this case to review a judgment of the Appellate Court which affirmed a judgment entered in the circuit court of Monroe county. (313 Ill. App. 407.) The question for decision is as to the right of a plaintiff who is successful in a prior suit to recover damages from the defendant in the former suit, the measure of which is for time expended, attorney fees and items paid out in prosecuting the prior litigation, the claim being exclusive of costs which may be taxed in the first action pursuant to statutory authorization.

It is alleged in the complaint in this case…