Keating v. Springer

Appellee, in the year 1884, leased to appellant certain premises, fronting to the east, on South Canal street, in the city of Chicago. Out of this lease there arose six suits for rent, one of forcible detainer, and one action on the case by appellant against appellee, for alleged tortious acts in violation of the covenants of the lease. The action of forcible detainer proceeded to judgment against appellant. The other actions, appellee having been restored to possession, were consolidated and tried as one case by the Circuit Court, a jury having been waived. Ten days were consumed in the…