Harris v. Harris

Petitioner, Diane Harris, appeals an order of the trial court striking her pleadings and entering a judgment of default. 107 Ill. 2d R. 219(c).

In 1980, petitioner retained Seymour Regal and the law firm of Cohen, Raizes & Regal to represent her in a dissolution of marriage. In 1985, petitioner retained new counsel. Shortly thereafter, Regal filed a petition for attorney fees and costs.

On December 22, 1986, Regal filed a notice of deposition, scheduling petitioner’s discovery deposition for January 6, 1987, and requesting the production of certain documents on or before January 2. Petitioner’s…