Maschhoff v. Klockenkemper
Case Date: 11/17/2000
Court: 5th District Appellate
Docket No: 5-99-0276 Rel
NO. 5-99-0276 IN THE APPELLATE COURT OF ILLINOIS FIFTH DISTRICT
JUSTICE MAAG delivered the opinion of the court: This action was brought by Ruth Ann Maschhoff (plaintiff) against Edward J. Klockenkemper (defendant) pursuant to theIllinois Oil and Gas Release Act (765 ILCS 535/0.01 et seq. (1996)). Plaintiff is seeking the forfeiture of an oil and gaslease due to defendant's nonproduction. Subsequent to a bench trial on the stipulations and admissions of the parties, thecircuit court entered judgment for plaintiff against defendant. Defendant appeals. The relevant facts are as follows. Plaintiff is the owner of the surface, oil, and gas of the following described real estate:"W |