Ruddock v. First National Bank

Plaintiff, Martin Ruddock, brought this action in the circuit court of Lake County against the First National Bank of Lake Forest (Bank), as guardian of the estate of Rowland S. Stevens, and Elmer and Pauline Crum, seeking damages and specific performance of a contract for the sale of a clock belonging to Stevens’ estate. Plaintiff’s complaint and amended complaint alleged that subsequent to the formation of his contract with the Bank to purchase the clock, the Bank sold and delivered the clock to the Crums, who had notice of the prior sale to plaintiff. Plaintiff also advanced a claim for…