Duma v. Janni

The plaintiff, Ralph Duma, was assaulted by an intoxicated person in a bar operated by the defendant Raymond Janni. He commenced this action under the dramshop act. The defendant tavern owner appeals a jury verdict in plaintiff’s favor.

On January 1, 1964, in the early hours of the new year, plaintiff, his wife, and two other couples entered the defendant’s bar. The party was seated at a table. Somewhat later the plaintiff and his wife left their table to dance. On returning from the dance floor the plaintiff found his chair occupied by a strang'er, Kenneth Renshaw, who was apparently…