Wolter v. Chicago Melrose Park Associates

Plaintiff, Marlene Wolter, brought this action in the circuit court of Cook County to recover damages for personal injuries she sustained when she slipped and fell on ice in the parking lot of defendant, Chicago Melrose Park Associates. The jury returned a verdict for defendant. Judgment was entered on the verdict. Plaintiff’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, for a new trial was denied. Plaintiff appeals.

The following issues are presented for review: (1) whether plaintiffs post-trial motion properly preserved the error alleged concerning the sufficiency…