Appellate Court of Illinois December 7, 2000, 5-99-0276 (Maschhoff v. Klocken-Kemper)

JUSTICE MAAG

delivered the opinion of the court:

This action was brought by Ruth Ann Maschhoff (plaintiff) against Edward J. Klockenkemper (defendant) pursuant to the Illinois Oil and Gas Lease Release Act (765 ILCS 535/0.01 et seq. (1996)). Plaintiff is seeking the forfeiture of an oil and gas lease due to defendant’s nonproduction.