Beach v. Boettcher

Mr. Presiding Justice Friend

delivered the opinion of the court.

In an action of forcible entry and detainer, tried by the court without a jury, judgment for possession was entered in favor of plaintiff, from which defendant has taken an appeal.

The statement of claim merely alleged that plaintiff was entitled to the possession of the premises known as 3121 West Moffat street, Chicago, and that defendant unlawfully withheld possession thereof from plaintiff. No claim was made for unpaid rent. Defendant’s answer, after denying the allegations in the statement of claim, averred:

“2. On November 15,…