Doerr v. Schmitt

This action of ejectment was brought in the circuit court of Cook county. That court held the complaint, though the answer admitted its allegations, failed to state a cause of action, and entered judgment for appellee, Saul Plast. The facts are that the property in controversy was originally owned by Joseph and Theresea Schmitt, the common source of title. In 1928, they executed certain bonds secured by a trust deed. Appellants, through mesne conveyances, received the title retained by the Schmitts. Appellee Plast claims title by virtue of the following: After the trustee under the trust deed…