Durrell v. Durrell

Decided May 14, 1918

Appellate Court of Illinois · decided 1918-05-14

Abstract of the Decision. 1. Divorce, § 134* — what is ground for discontinuance of alimony. A decree for the payment of alimony is properly changed so as to discontinue further monthly instalments where it appears that the wife is leading a life of prostitution. 2. Divorce, § 134* — when validity of order discontinuing alimony may not he questioned. A wife who consents in writing to an order of court discontinuing payment. of future monthly instalments of alimony is precluded from questioning the validity of such order.

Affirmed · Decided 1918-05-14

Mr. Justice McDonald

¶1delivered the opinion of the court.

Abstract of the Decision.1. Divorce, § 134* — what is ground for discontinuance of alimony. A decree for the payment of alimony is properly changed so as to discontinue further monthly instalments where it appears that the wife is leading a life of prostitution.2. Divorce, § 134* — when validity of order discontinuing alimony may not he questioned. A wife who consents in writing to an order of court discontinuing payment. of future monthly instalments of alimony is precluded from questioning the validity of such order.