Berrington v. Casey

This was an action of assumpsit, brought in the Cook circuit court, by defendant in error against plaintiff in error, to recover damages for breach of a lease of a house and lot, in the city of Chicago. The lease was in writing, and is this:

“Chicago, Dec. 7, 1871.

¡Received of M. F. Casey ($10) ten dollars on rent of store, on corner of Lake (No. 22) and Canal streets, which Mr. Casey is to have for $100 per month, till May, 1873.

Alfred Berrington.”

A trial was had, by the court and a jury, resulting in.a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $450. And, after overruling a motion for a new trial,…