First Bank of Oak Park v. Carswell

Plaintiff, First Bank of Oak Park, as trustee (Bank), brought a forcible entry and detainer action against defendant, Thomas Carswell, d/b/a Soul D’Elegence (Carswell), for damages and possession of the premises located at 901 S. Fifth Avenue, Maywood, Illinois. On August 27, 1981, the circuit court, sitting without a jury, entered judgment in the Bank’s favor for possession and damages in the amount of $3,550, representing rent due and owing. In an order entered October 1, 1981, Carswell’s counterclaim was stricken on the Bank’s motion. Carswell’s notice of appeal is taken from the order…