Windette v. Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust Co.

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE BURMAN

delivered the opinion of the court.

This case arose initially in a proceeding to have Aline Sherwood, a ninety-one-year-old woman, declared incompetent. A trial by jury resulted in a disagreement. Judgment notwithstanding the verdict was denied and a new trial was granted. The Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago was then appointed as Conservator to Collect for the Estate of Aline Sherwood. The Probate Court thereafter approved the payment of certain claims and ordered the payment of attorney’s fees, which claims and fees were paid by the…