Hurst v. Papierz

This action was initiated by Ralph Hurst to establish his ownership of a one-third interest with Stanley Papierz and Robert Rauth in an apartment project known as the Villa Venice Apartments located in LaGrange, Illinois. Defendant Robert Rauth filed a counterclaim against Stanley Papierz, Theresa Papierz, S. P. Construction, Inc., Stanley Papierz Builders, Inc., LaGrange State Bank, as trustee under Trust No. 180, and Baird & Warner, Inc., asserting a 30% interest as a joint venturer with Stanley Papierz in the same project. The cause was referred to a Master who took evidence and…