Burlingham v. Gordon

Plaintiff in error (plaintiff below), brought an action of forcible entry and detainer against defendant in error (defendant below), for the possession of certain premises located in the City of Chicago. At the close of plaintiff’s case, the court, on motion of the defendant, instructed the jury to return a verdict finding the issues for the defendant; and by this writ of error plaintiff seeks a reversal of the judgment rendered thereon.

It is urged by plaintiff, that under the terms of the lease entered into by and between the parties hereto, the defendant agreed to make certain outside…