Lakshman v. Vecchione

Govind Lakshman and his wife Molini Lakshman (plaintiffs) filed in the circuit court of Cook County an action for declaratory relief with respect to an alleged contract for the sale of real estate. Plaintiffs appeal from a summary judgment entered in favor of defendants Vincent Vecchione, the beneficial owner of a land trust, American National Bank and Trust Company, the trustee, and Russell G. Miller, their attorney (collectively referred to as defendants).

The following issues are presented for review: (1) whether a valid contract existed between the parties; and (2) if a contract is found…