Citizens National Bank v. Morman

Plaintiff, Citizens National Bank of Downers Grove, as Trustee under Trust No. 993, brought this action against the defendants, Bernard F. Morman and Patrick J. O’Connor, d/b/a Stop n’ Chat Restaurant, lessees of certain property from plaintiff, to declare the rights of the parties concerning a disputed lease renewal option. Defendants answered and filed a counterclaim against plaintiff. After a bench trial, the court entered judgment for defendants on plaintiff’s complaint and on their counterclaim. Plaintiff appeals.

Defendants, Bernard F. Morman and Patrick J. O’Connor, are the owners of…