City of Chicago v. American National Bank

Is a lessee’s interest in a condemnation award extinguished upon termination of the leasehold prior to the award notwithstanding the lessee’s allegation of constructive eviction by the landlord? That is the question raised by virtue of a condemnation proceeding brought by the city of Chicago to acquire property owned by respondents, Vivian and George Geinakakis, and leased to petitioners, Rochelle and Jack Greenberg, doing business as Greene’s Luggage. Petitioners appeal from the trial court’s order to strike their petition for an apportionment of the condemnation award.

The instant parties…