Belcher v. Spillman

Samuel Belcher, Olivia S. Belcher and Raymond R. Belcher (plaintiffs) by Charles G. Walsh, Jr., their attorney in fact, brought forcible entry and detainer proceedings against Esther Spillman (defendant) for possession of real estate in Chicago. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 57.) On July 29, 1974, after trial without a jury, the court “heard the evidence and the arguments of counsel” and entered a finding for defendant with judgment on the finding. Plaintiffs appeal.

We need not state the respective contentions of the parties on the merits of the case. The reason for this will appear readily from…