Day v. Schoreck

Plaintiff, Charles Day, sued defendants, Charles and Doris Schoreck, for injuries sustained when he fell from an allegedly defective stairway of a building owned by defendants. The circuit court of Cook County directed a finding of liability for plaintiff, and pursuant to that order, the jury returned a verdict of $220,000 for plaintiff. Defendants now appeal.

Defendants have taken all steps necessary to perfect their appeal. Plaintiff, on the other hand, has failed to file an appearance or brief with this court. Under such circumstances we are permitted, in our discretion, to summarily…