Legal Opinion
Ford v. Lighthall
Illinois Supreme Court
Decided December 21, 1927No. 18360. Reversed and remandedPublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Dunn
Dorman E. Ford brought suit January 14, 1922, in the superior court of Cook county, against Ruth Lighthall and Helen Washburn to enforce performance of a contract evidenced by the following writings:
“Chicago, September 10, 1920.
“Received of Dorman Ford $111.56 to apply for rent of 8633 Ashland avenue in future, but if property is sold to Dorman Ford or any other party, the amount due Mr. Ford on this note of $111.56 is to be paid him from the sale price of the house, said note to bear six per cent interest from date. Rent to apply on note after January 1, 1921.
Ruth L. Lighthall."
“October 6,…
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