Streeter v. Chicago Title & Trust Co.

LINDLEY, District Judge.

Plaintiff, George W. Streeter, filed a suit in ejectment and trespass, and for the recovery of mesne profits, on September 4,1920. Approximately 60 of some 600 defendants were served with process, appeared, and demurred to the declaration. Plaintiff died intestate Jannary 21, 1921. On December 31, 1924, Elma Lockwood Streeter appeared by her attorneys, suggesting the death of the plaintiff and applying for substitution of herself, as widow of deceased, as party plaintiff. In due course this application was heard by the court, and on April 20,1925, an order was entered…