Becker v. Odell, 205 Ill. App. 345 (1917)

April 16, 1917 · Illinois Appellate Court · Gen. No. 22,832
205 Ill. App. 345

Christian C. H. Becker, Appellee, v. Benjamin F. J. Odell, Appellant.

Gen. No. 22,832.

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Abstract of the Decision.

Mortgages, § 503 * —when evidence is insufficient to show agreement to extend loan hy authorized person. On a hill to foreclose a mortgage, evidence held to fail tó show any agreement to extend the loan on which suit was brought by any one acting with authority from the owner.

Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook county; the Hon. Charles M. Foell, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1916.

Affirmed.

Opinion filed April 16, 1917.

Statement of the Case.

Bill by Christian C. H. Becker, complainant, against Benjamin F. J. Odell, defendant, for foreclosure. From a decree for complainant, defendant appeals.

Benjamin F. J. Odell, for appellant; Melville R. Adams, of counsel.

Rathje & Wesemann, for appellee; Guy Van Schaick, of counsel.

Mr. Justice Holdom

delivered the opinion of the court.