Nofree v. Leonard

This is a forcible detainer action brought by plaintiff, Margaret Nofree, against the defendant, John Leonard, to recover possession of the first floor apartment in the three-flat building at 7751 Saginaw avenue, Chicago, Illinois, which was owned by plaintiff, her father and brother in joint tenancy. On defendant’s motion at the close of plaintiff’s evidence the trial court made a finding against plaintiff and entered judgment in favor of defendant on said finding. Plaintiff appeals.

It is conceded that defendant’s lease had expired and been terminated in accordance with its terms and that…