Burke ex rel. Birney v. Congress Hotel Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Friend

delivered the opinion of the court.

March 18, 1933, F'rank 0. Birney and R. L. Stewart, as receivers of Trustees System Discount Company of Chicago, obtained judgment in thé municipal court against several defendants, including John Burke, vice president of Congress Hotel Company, for $1,380, which by stipulation of the parties was later reduced to $1,170. Garnishment proceedings were thereafter instituted, and July 20,1933, the Congress Hotel Company was served with summons as garnishee. July 22, 1933, its answer was filed, showing “no funds,” and it also answered…