Illinois Supreme Court November 1, 1897 (Rand, McNally & Co. v. Francis)

Mr. Chief Justice Phillips

delivered the opinion of the court:

Where an assignment is made by an insolvent debtor and the property taken possession of by the assignee before the levy of any distress warrant by the landlord for rent, the assignee will take the property free and clear of any prior lien by the landlord for unpaid rent.