Dall v. Johnson

Mr. Presiding Justice Tuohy

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff filed his claim in the probate court of Cook county against defendant Alex Thomson, administrator of the estate of Victor S. Johnson, to recover 6142.5 shares of the common stock of Tennessee Q-as & Transmission Company valued at $132,831.56. The probate court dismissed the claim upon the grounds that the contract upon which it is based is invalid and void, and contrary to public policy. The circuit court, on an appeal from the probate court, held likewise, and from the judgment order of dismissal there, this appeal is…