Stark v. Chicago Title & Trust Co.

Plaintiff sued to recover damages from defendant for its alleged violation of an escrow agreement under which it was made depositary, with its consent and for a consideration, of certain stock certificates and other documents which it was authorized to hold and directed to deliver subject to the written instructions of the parties. Trial by the court without a jury resulted in finding and judgment in favor of defendant for costs, from which plaintiff has taken an appeal.

There is substantially no dispute as to the essential facts, which are set forth in the pleadings and are supported by…