Linneen v. City of Chicago

Mr. Presiding Justice Friend

delivered the opinion of the court.

Robert H. Linneen, administrator of the estate of Louise Linneen, deceased, and Ignatius J. Benson, brought suit against the City of Chicago and the Sanitary District of Chicago, to recover damages against both defendants for the death of Louise Linneen and for injuries to Benson. Trial by jury resulted in verdicts against both defendants respectively; in favor of the administrator for $10,000 and in favor of Benson for $16,750. Motions for judgments non obstante veredicto and for a new trial were overruled and judgments entered…