Shenk v. Continental Illinois National Bank

On December 31, 1945, the Chandler Society, a corporation not for profit, filed a complaint in chancery in the circuit court of Cook county against Charles M. Shenk, Emily J. Shenk and Chicago Title and Trust Company, alleging that it was the owner of a parcel of real estate commonly known as 867 North Dearborn street, Chicago; that on March 16, 1945, the Shenks recorded an affidavit by Emily J. Shenk, wherein a purported lien against the real estate was set forth; and that the affidavit listed certain expenditures during 1942 and 1943, in return for which a “long term lease” was to be given…