Fick v. Weedon

Defendants, Joyce and Ray Weedon, appeal from the entry of summary judgment in favor of plaintiffs, John E. and Norma J. Fick, enjoining them from using their residence as a bed and breakfast establishment. We affirm.

On November 8, 1977, plaintiffs conveyed their residence at 919 West Williams Street, Decatur, Illinois, by warranty deed, which was recorded. The deed contained a restrictive clause providing, “said property shall be used for a private dwelling for one family only, for twenty-five (25) years from the date hereof.” On August 28, 1990, defendants acquired the property by warranty…