Given v. Lofton

An action of forcible detainer was instituted by plaintiff, Given, in the municipal court of Chicago against Hattie H. Lofton to recover possession of certain premises in the city of Chicago. Defendant filed a motion to strike the complaint for want of notice in compliance with the statute. The motion was taken with the case and the cause was heard by the court without a jury. The only issue submitted to the court was the question of the sufficiency of the notice and demand. The motion to strike was overruled and judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff. On appeal to the Appellate Court for…