Jones v. Melrose Park National Bank

Plaintiff, Robert Jones, doing business as Advance Steel Company and B-K Partners, brought suit alleging breach of a real estate contract against defendants Melrose Park National Bank, as trustee, and Earl M. Greene, as beneficiary (collectively defendant). Defendant filed a counterclaim against plaintiff seeking damages for past-due rental payments, utilities and damage to the property. Following a bench trial, the trial judge found defendant in breach of the agreement and awarded plaintiff reimbursement of earnest money, improvements to the real and personal property, and moving expenses.…