Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. Purex Corp‪.‬

The juvenile division of the circuit court of Cook County adjudged respondent, a minor, to be delinquent on the charge of attempt robbery. At a subsequent disposition hearing the court committed respondent to the Department of Corrections. On appeal respondent contends that the juvenile court lacked jurisdiction to make a finding of delinquency and to order his commitment since his father was not given notice of the proceedings. Respondent was represented by appointed counsel who, along with respondents mother, was present at both hearings. The fathers name was indicated on the petition but no mailing address was listed other than "Bremen, Ky." At no time in the juvenile court did counsel or respondent assert that the father should have been served. Nor does respondent challenge the fairness of the hearings.