American National Bank & Trust Co. v. General Outdoor Advertising Co.

PRESIDING JUSTICE LEWE

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiffs filed a complaint for a declaratory judgment to determine the right of defendants to maintain advertising signs on the exterior surface of a party wall. The declaratory judgment was entered; defendants appeal and plaintiffs cross appeal.

The party' wall in question forms the east wall of plaintiffs’ five story building and the west wall of defendants’ one story garage. These buildings are located at 317-25 West Randolph Street in Chicago. The advertising is located on the exposed portion of the wall above the garage.

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