Gerrard v. Porcheddu

This is an action on the case of John Gerrard against Joseph P. Porcheddu and Paul Porcheddu, partners, doing business as The Illinois Fireworks Display Company, for the recovery of damages for the loss of his dwelling house by fire on or about July 28, 1925, about 5 o’clock in the afternoon. On a trial before a jury a verdict and judgment in favor of the plaintiff was rendered for $4,000,. which it is sought to reverse on this appeal.

The declaration consisted of one count and the general issue was pleaded, and at the close of the plaintiff’s testimony, and again at the close of all the…