First National Bank of Elgin v. G.M.P., Inc.

Plaintiff, First National Bánk of Elgin, as trustee of certain real property located in South Elgin, and plaintiff, Charles W. Cornwell, as beneficiary under that trust, brought this action against defendant, G.M.P., Inc., to recover rent and damages sustained as a result of a fire which destroyed the building located on plaintiffs’ property. Judgment was entered on the rent issue in favor of plaintiffs, and that judgment is not involved in this appeal. Judgment on the pleadings was entered in favor of the defendant on the issue of damages to the building. Plaintiffs appeal from that judgment.