Demikis v. One Cent Club, Inc.

Mr. Presiding Justice Matchett

delivered the opinion of the court.

In an action brought under section 14 of the Dram Shop Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1941, ch. 43, par. 135 [Jones Ill. Stats. Ann. 68.042.]) and on trial by jury plaintiff had a verdict in his favor for $8,870. At the conclusion of all the evidence a verdict was directed in favor of defendant William Oppenheim and motions for a directed verdict in favor of other defendants were reserved and the cause given to the jury with the result stated. Each defendant after return of the verdict, made a motion for judgment notwithstanding, which…