Morehead v. Rock Tavern, Inc.

Howard Morehead, as Administrator of the Estate of Fred C. Morehead, brought this action against the Rock Tavern, Inc., to recover damages to the means of support of Anna L. Morehead and Victoria Craig Morehead, minors, under what is commonly known as the Dram Shop Act. (Ill Rev Stat 1965, c 43, par 135.)

This suit arises out of the shooting of Fred C. More-head, husband of Anna L. Morehead and stepfather of Victoria Craig Morehead, by Ernest Powell, which shooting took place in the early morning of April 24, 1966, in the parking area outside of the Rock Tavern, Inc., Rockford, Illinois.

The…