Turner v. Katz

This is an action to recover a $500 “deposit” under an alleged oral agreement for a written lease. The issues were tried before the court, without a jury, and resulted in a finding and judgment for defendant. Plaintiff’s motion to set aside the judgment or in the alternative for a new trial were denied and he has appealed.

On March 15, 1950 defendant owned the premises at 939 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago and agreed to lease the premises to plaintiff. On that date plaintiff gave defendant a check for $500 and defendant gave plaintiff the keys to the premises. Subsequently plaintiff rejected a…