Angeloff v. Raymond

This action was brought to recover damages under the Dramshop Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 43, par. 135) for injury to “property” and “means of support.” The trial court entered judgment for defendants and plaintiffs bring this appeal. We affirm.

Defendant Joe Raymond owns and operates the Depot Tap in Round Lake, Illinois. The building in which the tavern is located is leased to Raymond by defendant Margaret Schrimpf. Defendant Arleigh Skelton is a part-time employee of the tavern. On the morning of August 13,1972, Billy Ray Angeloff was shot and killed by defendant Skelton. Both parties…