Covenant Club v. Thompson

Mr. Presiding Justice Scanlan

delivered the opinion of the court.

The Covenant Club of Chicago, a corporation, sued John R. Thompson, Jr. et al., executors of the estate of John R. Thompson, deceased, in an action on the case. Defendants’ general demurrer to the declaration was sustained, and plaintiff electing to stand by its declaration judgment was entered against it for costs. This appeal followed.

Plaintiff originally sued John R. Thompson et al., and upon a trial before the court, with a jury, at the conclusion of the evidence for plaintiff the trial court, on motion, instructed the jury…