Olin v. Reinecke

Appellees filed their bill in equity in the circuit court of Cook county seeking relief from the mistake of appellee John P. Olin in constructing a two-flat brick building and double garage on lot 34, in block 22, of Southfield subdivision to Chicago instead of lot 33, to which he had title. The bill alleges that the agent of the owner showed Olin a plat and offered to sell him lot 33; that they went upon the premises and found impressed in the sidewalk, numbers presumably corresponding with the lot numbers on the plat; that the agent stood upon the number “33” and pointed out the lot which…