Duffy v. Cortesi

In a proceeding for damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff, Jean Duffy, a minor, and for the wrongful death of Bertha Brockway, allegedly caused by the negligence of defendant, Raymond Cortesi, in driving his car into them as they were crossing the street, the jury returned verdicts in favor of defendant, and the circuit court of Lake County entered judgment thereon, which was affirmed by the Appellate Court. We have allowed plaintiffs’ petition for leave to appeal therefrom.

The essential issues presented in this cause are whether a particular instruction to the jury constitutes…