Stewart v. Nathanson

Plaintiff, a minor, by his guardian and next friend brought suit under the Dram Shop Act against Lewis Nathanson, Bertha Nathanson and Morris Protus. Protus was the lessee and owner of a tavern; defendants Nathanson were the owners of the property and the lessors, having leased the premises to Protus for the conduct of a tavern and sale of intoxicating liquors. Judgment for $10,000 by default was entered against all defendants. Defendants Nathanson petitioned to vacate said judgment, and upon a hearing the judgment as to them was vacated, and on plaintiff’s motion the suit was dismissed as to…