Leonard v. Koval

Plaintiff Robert L. Leonard, the seller of a warehouse in North-brook, Illinois, filed a two-count complaint against defendants Leonard W. Koval, the buyer, Chicago Title and Trust Company, which held the escrow account, and Florrie Gottainer, a realtor, for specified performance and other relief. After plaintiff rested his case in this bench trial, the trial court directed a verdict in favor of defendants as to count II. Leonard appeals from the directed verdict as to count II for specific performance and declaratory relief concerning the $55,000 escrow. At the close of defendant’s case, the…