Kurtz v. City of Chicago

This appeal is to review a judgment entered in a counterclaim for personal injuries. The sole issue is whether the trial judge misconceived and misapplied the doctrine of res adjudicata.

William H. Kurtz, Helen Kurtz and Paul H. Schneider sued the City of Chicago and Arthur F. Giuliani to recover for injuries they alleged occurred when a police vehicle driven by Giuliani collided with Kurtz’ automobile. The two defendants, represented by the city’s Corporation Counsel, appeared and filed an answer. While the complaint was pending, Giuliani, the appellant here, represented by another lawyer,…