Weiland Tool & Manufacturing Co. v. Whitney

This case has a long and complicated history. In August, 1956, Weiland Tool and Manufacturing Co. filed a complaint to foreclose a common-law lien upon certain machinery and property of Emerson C. Whitney in the possession of Wei-land. Whitney filed an answer and a counterclaim by which he claimed damages for fraud in inducing him to enter into a contract, breach of the contract, and conversion of the property. The circuit court of Cook County entered a decree in favor of Weiland for $12,661.62 plus additional amounts for loading and moving expenses and other items. Upon appeal the Appellate…