Norwood v. Norwood

Mr. Presiding Justice Friend

delivered the opinion of the court.

October 3, 1946, plaintiff filed her complaint against defendant for separate maintenance. Subsequently on "November 29, 1946, an amended complaint for divorce was filed, alleging habitual drunkenness on the part of defendant. The amended complaint recited an agreement for property settlement, under the terms of which plaintiff was to receive $3,500 cash in lieu of alimony. Counsel entered their appearance for defendant but filed no answer. The parties then stipulated in writing that the cause be heard as a default matter on the…