Elston v. Kennicott

This was an action of ejectment, brought in the Superior Court of Chicago, by Daniel T. Elston and others, against William H. Kennicott, to recover the possession of the east one-third and west one-third of lot three (3), in block ninety-five (95), in the school section addition to Chicago, claimed by the plaintiffs as their property in fee. The defendant pleaded the general issue, and admitted, that at the time of the commencement of the suit, he was in possession of the premises.

During the progress of the suit, the defendant died, and his widow, Caroline Kennicott, and the others, his heirs…