Section 29.5 Hewitt v. Hewitt

• Library: Family Law (2019 Supp)

C. (§29.5) Hewitt v. Hewitt

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See also Spafford v. Coats, 455 N.E.2d 241, 242 (Ill. App. Ct. 1983), in which Spafford successfully claimed a constructive trust in several vehicles that Spafford purchased during their cohabitation, but were titled in Coats’ name because the insurance premiums would be less. Spafford seemed to suggest that, if a plaintiff/cohabitant requests relief other than that arising out of a marital relationship or cohabitation, the claim will be more successful and not immediately deemed contrary to the public policy of Illinois. Id. at...