Ziegler v. Smith

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE DAVIS

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action brought by Lena L. Ziegler, individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Donald E. Ziegler, deceased (her husband), seeking damages for his wrongful death and for funeral expenses. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant, Lucille M. Smith. The trial court entered judgment on the verdict and the plaintiff appealed.

The plaintiff contends that a certain remark made by defense counsel in his closing argument and two instructions given on behalf of the defendant, constitute reversible error.

The decedent,…