Brazowski v. Chicago Title & Trust Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Friend

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff brought an action of tort in the circuit court to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by him. Trial was had by jury, resulting in a verdict and judgment for $4,500, from which defendant prosecutes this appeal.

The essential facts disclose that July 15,1929, plaintiff, then 3% years old, was sitting on the cement foundation located on property known as 1612 S. Prairie avenue, in Chicago, leaning against an iron fence, about four feet high, constructed in front of said premises, running parallel with the public…