Calhoun v. Corning

Mr. Presiding Justice Kiley

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is a personal injury action arising out of plaintiff’s fall upon an icy sidewalk in front of 301-305 West Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois. The jury found the Village of Oak Park not guilty and gave verdict against Grace Hill Corning owner of those premises for $10,000. Judgment was entered on the verdict and Grace Hill Corning has appealed.

Plaintiff was walking west on the south sidewalk of Lake Street on February 12, 1943, about 7 p. m. The sidewalk was covered with ice and snow to a depth of three inches or so. This…