Ennis v. Johnson

This is a direct appeal by defendant, Ernest Johnson, . from a decree of the circuit court of Cook County ordering him to convey his undivided half interest in certain improved real property, held in joint tenancy with his wife, to plaintiff, John Ennis, pursuant to an alleged contract for the sale of the entire premises.

The cause presents for our determination the issue of whether the purchaser is entitled to specific performance to the extent of the vendor’s undivided half interest in certain improved real property held in joint tenancy, where the alleged contract is for the sale of the…