Finch v. State

Claimant brings this action under the provisions of Chap. 23, Par. 372a, Ill. Rev. Stats., (1953 State Bar Association Edition), to recover damages to his 1951 International % ton pick-up truck caused by Cecil Swizart, an inmate of the Jacksonville State Hospital, Jacksonville, Illinois, a charitable institution under the direction and control of respondent. Swizart escaped from said institution, and while at liberty stole said motor vehicle belonging to claimant.

It appears from the record, claimant’s exhibit No. 1, and testimony offered by claimant that the Union Automobile Indemnity…