Wainscott v. Penikoff

Defendant appeals from a summary judgment entered against him in a forcible detainer action.

Plaintiff alleged in his complaint that he was entitled to the possession of certain premises on West Madison street, Chicago, and that defendant unlawfully withheld possession of the premises from plaintiff although plaintiff made demand therefor in accordance with the statute.

Defendant filed an answer denying in general terms that plaintiff was entitled to possession of the premises and that the defendant unlawfully withheld possession.

Subsequently plaintiff filed a motion for a summary judgment,…