McDonald v. Bartlett

Sarah E. McDonald and George T. McDonald on August 20, 1918, filed their bill against Lewis E. Bartlett in the superior court of Cook county for the specific performance of a contract for the sale of certain real estate. From a decree rendered in favor of the complainants on October 1, 1925, the defendant prosecutes this appeal.

The bill of complaint alleges that on May 19, 1909, the parties entered into the following contract:

“May 19, 1909.

“Received of Sarah E. McDonald and George T. McDonald (her husband) fifty ($50) dollars for rent of 11069 1st street, Morgan Park, for the period of thirty…