Bogden v. Lasswell

Plaintiff appellee, Peter Bogden, Sr., filed his complaint in forcible entry and detainer against the defendant appellant, Tull 0. Lasswell, to recover possession of certain premises in Springfield, Illinois, used for tavern purposes. The trial court denied a motion to quash the summons and return thereon, denied a motion to dismiss the complaint, and upon defendant’s election to stand on such latter motion, entered judgment for possession in favor of plaintiff, from which judgment this appeal follows.

On July 25, 1942, the parties executed a written lease whereby plaintiff leased to defendant…