Chicago & Alton Railroad v. Kuckkuck

Appellee, a minor, suing by his next friend, brought this suit in the circuit court of Will county against appellant to recover damages received from being attacked and bitten by two dogs kept by appellant on its premises. Upon a trial he obtained a verdict, on which judgment was entered, and the Appellate Court for the Second District affirmed the judgment.

The yard office of the defendant in the city of Joliet stood on sloping ground facing east, and was even with the surface in front while the back part rested on piers, leaving an open space under the building. Plaintiff went to the office…