Griffith v. Young Men's Christian Ass'n

The plaintiff sued to recover the value of a wallet and currency stolen from his room at the defendant hotel where he was a guest. At a bench trial the court found in defendant’s favor and entered judgment accordingly. The following issues are involved:(1) Whether the trial court committed error in finding that the defendant had complied with the requirements of Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 71, par. 1, which limits innkeeper’s liability;(2) Did the defendant exercise due care in protecting plaintiff’s property; and(3) Did the trial court err in imposing as a condition to granting a continuance…