Chicago Land Clearance Commission v. Yablong

In 1959 the Chicago Land Clearance Commission instituted condemnation proceedings against George W. Loftus ’ and others to acquire ownership of a residential lot in Chicago, improved with a brick dwelling. In this action, Mary Loftus, mother of George, filed a petition seeking to be declared the owner of the condemned premises and entitled to the proceeds of the condemnation award. This appeal is from a decree of the circuit court of Cook County quieting title in the petitioner and granting to her the entire judgment award of $21,000.

The petition of Mary Loftus alleged the execution and…