Central Terrace Co-Operative v. Martin

Defendant, David Martin, appeals from an order of the trial court granting plaintiff, Central Terrace Co-Operative (CTC), the relief it sought in its complaint for forcible entry and detainer. Defendant raises three issues on appeal: (1) whether the forcible entry and detainer statute applies to this case; (2) whether the co-op’s board of directors followed proper procedures in bringing its complaint and terminating defendant’s contractual rights; and (3) whether the trial court used the proper standard in determining the merits of plaintiff’s complaint. We reverse.

On March 1, 1965, Martin…