Monroe v. Chase

WHAM, District Judge.

After the time the death occurred, on account of which judgment is sought in this case, and after the time that suit therefor was filed, the Illinois Injuries Act, Ill.Rev.Stat. Chap. 70, was amended by increasing the maximum damages that may be recovered from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00. In view of said amendment, plaintiff has presented a motion for leave to amend the demand for damages set forth in the complaint so as to increase the demand from 410,000.00 to $15,000.00.

Upon consideration of the motion, the briefs of counsel, and the legislation involved, it appears that…