Chicago Limousine Service, Inc. v. Hartigan Cadillac, Inc.

Plaintiff, Chicago Limousine Service, Inc. (CLS), filed this replevin action in the circuit court of Cook County against Hartigan Cadillac, Inc. (the Dealership), and General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC), seeking possession of two 1985 Cadillac limousines, the value of the property not delivered, and damages for detention. GMAC responded by filing a motion which sought dismissal of the action or, in the alternative, judgment on the pleadings. The circuit court denied the former request for relief and ruled the latter request premature. Thereafter, GMAC filed a verified answer,…