Haw v. 1933 Grill, Inc.

Mr. Justice John J. Sullivan

delivered the opinion of the court.

This appeal seeks to reverse a judgment for $403.68 entered upon the verdict of a jury against defendant, 1933 Grill, Inc., in an action brought by plaintiff, Carrie Haw, under the Dramshop Act (sec. 14, § 135, ch. 43, Ill. Rev. Stat. 1937 [Jones Ill. Stats. Ann. 68.042]) for damages for loss of property and loss of her .husband’s support.

Plaintiff’s complaint alleged in- substance that on March 13, 1935, defendant, 1933 Grill, Inc., with the knowledge and consent of the Hamilton Club of Chicago, conducted a tavern in premises…