Chicago Title & Trust Co. v. Kesner

Mr. Presiding Justice McSurely

delivered the opinion of the court.

In a consolidation of the above entitled cases a decree of foreclosure was entered which, among other things, held that the sale of the properties foreclosed should be free and clear of certain long term leases which were decreed to be of no further force and effect. Plaintiffs appeal from so much of the decree as holds that the leases are not in full force.

Plaintiffs say that the leases at the time the foreclosure bills were filed were in full force and effect, as shown by the intention of the parties expressed in their…