Kramer v. Hessler

Mr. Presiding Justice Friend

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff brought an action of forcible entry and detainer against defendant in the municipal court of Chicago. Defendant was duly served with summons and thereafter filed a notice to strike the statement of claim, questioning the jurisdiction of the court to hear the suit. No evidence was taken and judgment for possession was entered in favor of plaintiff. This appeal followed.

The facts disclose that Ackerson C. Hessler was at one time owner in fee of the premises in question. The property was incumbered with a mortgage held by…