Heyman v. Heyman
Appellate Court of Illinois
Bill for a Divorce.—Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Hon. Elbridge Hanecy, Judge presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1902. This is a bill for divorce filed by appellée, charging appellant with adultery and extreme and repeated cruelty.
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Bill for a Divorce.—Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Hon. Elbridge Hanecy, Judge presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1902. This is a bill for divorce filed by appellée, charging appellant with adultery and extreme and repeated cruelty. It is also alleged that prior to 1890 she was the owner of a valuable business, the management of which she intrusted to appellant, from the profits of which the family was supported; that in 1890 he induced her to execute and deliver to him a power of attorney to manage and transact such business; and that thereafter he…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Ball
Appellant presents but two grounds of error :
First. That the adultery charge was not proved.
Second. That the court had no jurisdiction to decree a partnership, none having been alleged; and had there been such an allegation, he was not justified by the proof in so finding.
First. The chancellor heard the evidence of the witnesses who were sworn and examined in open court. The allegations of adultery were denied by appellant and by the co-respondent. Her character for chastity was declared to be good by many witnesses. On the other hand, twelve witnesses testify.to acts of familiarity, to…
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- Breckenridge v. OstromIllinois Supreme Court · 1875
- Cutler v. CutlerIllinois Supreme Court · 1900
- Reid v. HoustonAppellate Court of Illinois · 1886
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