People Ex Rel. Harris v. Williams

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE DIERINGER

delivered the opinion of the court:

The relatrix, Geraldine (Jerlene) Harris, brought an action in the Circuit Court of Cook County charging the defendant, Philip Williams, with being the father of her son, Terrell Darshay Harris. The court found him guilty and ordered him to pay $7.50 per week to the Department of Public Aid.

The defendant appeals, contending he was erroneously denied his right to a continuance and a trial by jury, the court was prejudiced against him, and the judgment was contrary to the weight of the evidence.

On July 8, 1969, Geraldine Harris,…