Dodd v. Nazarowski

This was an action to recover damages for injuries sustained by Ruby Dodd, a minor, and for the death of Crystal Dodd, also a minor. Both the death and the injuries resulted from a fire which occurred in a building owned by the defendant. The matter was tried before a jury. At the close of plaintiffs’ case the court directed a verdict for the defendant and against the plaintiffs, and judgment was entered on the verdict so returned. Plaintiffs appeal.

On July 19, 1966 defendant was the owner of a three-flat apartment building located at 1837 North Wolcott Avenue in Chicago. The building was a…