Brown v. Lyons

Mr. Presiding Justice Schwartz

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an appeal by the defendant in a forcible detainer suit. Both parties claim possession as lessees. Jury was waived and upon the trial the issues were found in favor of plaintiff and judgment was rendered accordingly. Plaintiff claims possession pursuant to a lease entered into January 23, 1952 for a term commencing February 1,1952 and expiring April 30, 1955. Defendant took possession January 1,1953 pursuant to a lease dated December 16, 1952 made to him by the lessor without notice to plaintiff. Defendant claims that the…