Steindler v. Knies

Henry J. Knies filed in the circuit court of Cook county a petition seeking (1) to vacate on the ground of fraud a decree theretofore entered in a foreclosure proceeding entitled Steindler vs. Knies; (2) to enjoin the execution of a deed by a master in chancery at the termination of the period of redemption from sale; (3) to require the specific performance of an agreement between the petitioner and Steindler, the complainant in the foreclosure proceeding; (4) to require the re-opening of the foreclosure proceeding, and that the petitioner be permitted to interpose a defense thereto or to…