Slatten v. City of Chicago

On September 17, 1964, Radie Slatten, plaintiff, a 68-year-old woman, allegedly tripped and fell on a public sidewalk near her home in the City of Chicago. Suit was instituted to recover damages from defendant for resulting personal injuries. A jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $44,000. The court entered .judgment on the verdict.

Defendant, in appealing from the judgment and denial of a motion for new trial, asserts it was denied a fair trial by,the court’s refusal to order plaintiff to appear for a discovery deposition before trial, and alleged prejudicial trial…