Smith v. Haran
Appellate Court of Illinois
1Opinion of the CourtJustice DiVITO
Robert F. Smith, as independent administrator of the estate of Barbara A. Smith, deceased (the Estate), brought this action against Craig Haran and Judy Haran (the Harans) to collect on an instrument (Instrument) signed by them. The circuit court found that the Instrument was not negotiable and that the Estate was not a holder in due course. Following a bench trial, the court ruled that the Instrument failed to create an enforceable contract because it contained no consideration.
The issues on appeal include whether (1) the circuit court erred in finding that the Instrument did not contain a…
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