City of Chicago v. Larson

This was a chancery action to compel the defendants to permit officials of the Building Department of the City of Chicago to inspect a building of 35 dwelling units at 2444-48 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago. The purpose of the inspection was to determine if the building conformed to the regulations of the Municipal Code.

Four defendants were named in the complaint. No process was taken out as to J. Larson, trustee. Whiteley Estates Corporation and David Husman were dismissed after testimony that they had no interest in the building. An injunction was issued against the fourth defendant, James…