Schrup v. Southern Illinois University

Claimant’s complaint arose from an incident on August 16, 1985. On that date Claimant pushed on a window causing it to shatter in an attempt to exit what he believed to be a door located in Schneider Hall on the campus of Southern Illinois University.

The case proceeded to trial on January 25, 1989. The evidence consisted of testimony, documents and photographs. Both parties have filed briefs. A motion for directed finding was made by Respondent at the close of Claimant’s evidence and was taken with the case. Respondent’s motion for directed finding is denied.

At the time of the incident in…