Old People's Home of the Illinois Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church v. Miltner

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, J.:

This was an action for the specific performance of an instrument denominated a bond. The trial court made findings of fact and rendered judgment for defendants. Plaintiff has appealed.

The record before us may be summarized as follows: Plaintiff is incorporated under the laws of Illinois to provide for aged men and women, members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a comfortable residence,. with board, clothing, religious privileges, medical and other necessary attendance, and in the event of death to give them respectable burial. It is…