White v. White

The controversy in this case is over $2,844.57 on deposit with the Treasurer of Cook County. It came into his possession through a condemnation suit brought by the Chicago Housing Authority against a two-story house located at 4516 South Evans Avenue, Chicago.

A judgment was returned in the condemnation suit for $8,009.69, which was the original sum placed in the Treasurer’s hands. After various obligations were paid, the balance remaining was $5,689.13. The house had been owned in joint tenancy by Henry White and his wife, Mary. One-half of the balance was turned over to Mary; the other half…