Converse v. Dunn

This is an action of ejectment, brought by appellee against the appellant and others for certain lots in South Chicago, in Cook county. The suit was begun August 7, 1890. Pleas were filed, and a trial was had resulting in verdict and judgment for the plaintiff. This judgment was set aside and a new trial awarded under the statute. The defendant, Reed, withdrew his plea of general issue and suffered default. Thereupon the defendant, Converse, the appellant here, obtained leave to file a plea puis darrein continuance, and the clerk was ordered to file such plea as of July 13,1893. The plea…