Elliott v. Chicago Title Insurance Co.

PRESIDING JUSTICE HARTMAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Jean Elliott (Elliott) brought an action against Chicago Title Insurance Company (CTI) for damages resulting from an alleged breach of a title policy issued to her and her husband Richard Elliott. The policy showed title to their residence in joint tenancy although it was actually recorded as tenancy in common. The circuit court granted her motion for summary judgment and denied her request for attorney fees and damages. CTI appeals from the order granting summary judgment. Elliott cross-appeals from the denial of attorney fees and…