Western Illinois Oil Co. v. Thompson

This case is before us on appeal from a decree of the circuit court of Knox County dismissing for want of equity the complaint for specific performance of an option to purchase certain real estate, and cancelling and removing as a cloud upon the title an alleged lease and agreement pertaining to the same real estate. The plaintiff has appealed, contending the findings of the trial court are not supported by the evidence.

The factual situation is relatively simple. Plaintiff, Western Illinois Oil Company, a corporation, entered into a written lease and agreement with defendant dated April 1,…