American National Bank & Trust Co. v. J & G Restaurant, Inc.

American National Bank & Trust Company of Chicago (Bank), as trustee-landlord, filed a forcible entry and detainer action under the provisions of the applicable statute (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 57, par. 1 et seq.) against defendant, J & G Restaurant, Inc. By its action, the Bank sought possession of the premises occupied by defendant, plus unpaid rent, costs and attorney’s fees.

The trial of this cause commenced on May 13, 1980. Each side presented its witnesses. The jury found for the Bank on May 16,1980, and judgment was entered for it on May 20, 1980.

Enforcement of the judgment for…