Economy Mechanical Industries, Inc. v. T.J. Higgins Co.
Appellate Court of Illinois
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hourihane
In this appeal, we are asked to determine whether a clause in a commercial lease is void as against public policy pursuant to the provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act (Act) (765 ILCS 705/0.01 et seq. (West 1996)). We find that it is and therefore affirm the judgment of the circuit court dismissing the plaintiff’s complaint with prejudice.
Plaintiff, Economy Mechanical Industries, Inc., filed a one-count complaint for breach of lease against defendant, T.J. Higgins Company. Plaintiff leased certain warehouse space to defendant pursuant to the terms of an "Industrial Building Lease.”…
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