First National Securities Co. v. Ward

In a first class action in assumpsit, commenced in the municipal court of Chicago on May 3, 1932, and based upon a written contract for the purchase by defendants of certain improved real estate in Lake county, Illinois, there was a trial without a jury during June, 1933, resulting in the court finding the issues against plaintiff, and on July 12, 1933, entering judgment on the finding against plaintiff for costs. The present appeal followed.

In plaintiff’s amended statement of claim filed September 21, 1932, it is alleged in substance:

1. That on July 25, 1929, Edward B. Erickson and wife, as…