Eisenzimmer v. Contos

Plaintiffs brought an action under CLS 1961, § 436.22, CL 1948, §§ 436.29, 436.44 (Stat Ann 1965 Cum Supp § 18.993, Stat Ann 1957 Rev §§ 18.1000, 18.1015), to recover damages arising out of the death of Jo Ann "Wills. At the conclusion of three days of proofs, the court directed a verdict for the defendants because of failure of proof that defendants had illegally sold or served intoxicating liquor to one Sutton while he was intoxicated, or that the liquor sold or furnished by defendants caused or contributed to the death of plaintiffs’ decedent.

In denying a motion for new trial, the trial…