Kedzierski v. Kedzierski

This is an appeal by the plaintiff, Frank Kedzierski, from an order dismissing his forcible detainer action wherein he sought to gain possession of a certain apartment from his sister-in-law, the defendant, Elvina Kedzierski. The sole question presented for determination is whether or not the plaintiff’s cause of action was effectively barred by the doctrine of res judicata.

The plaintiff’s brother (and the husband of the defendant), Andrew Kedzierski, was designated as the beneficiary of a land trust created in September of 1955 and having as its res the real property located at 4948 West…