Chicago Housing Authority v. Frank

Plaintiff filed its statement of claim in the municipal court of Chicago seeking to recover possession of premises occupied by defendant in Ida B. Wells Homes, a low-rent housing project operated by plaintiff in the City of Chicago. There was a trial before a jury which returned a verdict for plaintiff on January 23, 1948. On the same date judgment was entered on the verdict. On January 26, 1948, defendant filed a motion for new trial and on the same date an order was entered denying the motion. On January 28, 1948, defendant filed an appeal bond, but no notice of appeal was filed until…