Starkweather v. Maginnis
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Appellate Court for the First "District;—heard in that court on appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. E. F. Dunne, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Cartwright
The probate court of Cook county allowed a claim filed by appellant, Charles H. Starkweather, against the estate of Patrick J. Maginnis, deceased, of which appellee is executrix. On appeal to the circuit court there was a trial and a verdict against appellant, and judgment was entered against him for costs. The Appellate Court affirmed the judgment.
Plaintiff leased certain premises in Chicago to Thomas F. Brady, and Patrick J. Maginnis guaranteed the payment of the rent and a performance of the covenants of the lease by Brady. The claim was for rent, and the defense was that plaintiff evicted…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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