Wentcher v. Busby

Plaintiff, Ernest C. Wentcher, brought this action against defendants, Howard A. Busby (Busby), Stanford L. Busby, and American National Bank & Trust Co. of Chicago, as trustee, seeking specific performance of an option contract to purchase certain real estate. At the close of plaintiff’s case, the trial court entered judgment in favor of defendants. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 110, par. 64(3).) Plaintiff appeals.

In his amended complaint, plaintiff alleged that by an agreement dated October 18, 1976, Busby, as agent for owners of a tract of realty known as Long Meadows, granted him an option…