Reports of Cases Determined in the Appellate Courts of Illinois (Volume 202) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1917 Excerpt: ... Longhi v. Longhi, 202 111. App. 8. company, agreed to Indemnify plaintiff for any loss sustained "by reason of any act of forgery" on the part of any employee covered by the bond, where the loss was caused by forged checks, evidence held sufficient to sustain a judgment for plaintiff. Johanna Ban Longhi, Appellee, v. Emilio Longhi, Appellant. Gen. No. 21,735. (Not to be reported in full.) Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. David F. Matchett, Judge, presiding. Heard in the Branch Appellate Court at the October term, 1915. Affirmed. Opinion filed November 14, 1916. Statement of the Case. Bill for separate maintenance by Johanna Rau Longhi, complainant, against Emilio Longhi, defendant, in the Circuit Court of Cook county. To reverse an order adjudging defendant in contempt for failing to pay temporary alimony as ordered, defendant appeals. It appeared that on appeal by defendant from a final decree granting the relief prayed, the Appellate Court affirmed the decree, but granted a stay of the order of affirmance during such time as a petition for certiorari to review the judgment of the Appellate Court might be pending in the Supreme Court. The default in question was after the affirmance by the Appellate Court. James R. Ward, for appellant. John C. Mechem:, for appellee; Mechem, Bangs & Harper, of counsel. Mr. Presiding Justice Barnes delivered the opinion of the court. Harman Company v. Kastor et al., 202 111. App. 9. Abstract of the Decision. 1. Divorce, 84--what is purpose of statute authorizing temporary alimony. The manifest purpose of the Divorce Act, sec. 15 (J. & A. U 4230), relating to temporary alimony, and providing, inter alia, that such alimony may be granted and enforced during the pendency of an appeal or writ of e...