Webster v. Conley

This was an action of covenant, brought by Richard Webster, in the Superior Court of Chicago, against Philip Conley, on the words “ demised and leased,” which were contained in a lease. The facts as averred in the declaration substantially are, that appellee was the- sole guardian of an infant, Alice Radin, who owned the premises; appellee, as such guardian, leased the premises to appellant, the mother of the infant joining in the lease, for the term of five years; that the lease was never approved by the Judge of the County Court; that some two years after appellant had taken possession and…