City of Chicago v. McGiven
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook county; the Hon. Joseph E. Gary, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Sheldon
This-is an appeal from a judgment against the appellant, the city of Chicago, rendered in the Superior Court of Cook county, in an action on the case, brought by Caroline McGiven against the city.
The declaration alleges that, on the evening of December 24, 1873, the plaintiff, while walking on the sidewalk in front of No. 511 Wabash avenue, in the city of Chicago, stepped on a piece of glass which was inserted in the walk, slipped, fell, and sustained injuries, etc.
It is insisted by appellant, the court below erred in admitting improper evidence for the plaintiff.
It appears from the evidence…
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