McGurn v. Brotman

James McGfurn filed a statement of claim against Oscar A. Brotman for $49.68 for wages as a janitor in a building at 2808 Diversey Avenue, Chicago, from July 28,1958, to August 10,1958, plus reasonable attorney’s fees. The defendant denied that he employed plaintiff or that he was indebted to him. A trial by the court resulted in a judgment against the defendant of $69.68, including $20 allowed as a reasonable attorney’s fee. Defendant appeals.

The report of proceedings certified by the trial judge states that the case was tried in chambers on February 11, 1959. Plaintiff testified that he was…