Smith v. Nauer

This is an appeal from a summary judgment entered in a forcible entry and detainer proceeding, awarding possession to plaintiff appellee.

Plaintiff, C. F. Smith, was the equitable owner, under contract of purchase, of the premises in question, and defendants were in physical possession thereof as tenants under an agreement with plaintiff’s predecessor in title, the terms and provisions of which were not disclosed. The premises in question consisted mainly of a building housing a, tavern in the front portion with residence quarters in the rear, in the City of East Peoria, Illinois.

The verified…