Zitnik v. Burik

William Burik owned an automobile on which he carried public liability insurance with the United States Mutual Insurance Company. In June, 1942, while the policy was in force, Burik granted Herbert Muthart permission to drive his automobile from .Bunk’s place of business to Muthart’s home. While Muthart was driving the automobile, it struck William B. Mclnerney causing his death. Plaintiff, as administratrix of the Mclnerney estate, sued Burik and Muthart in the circuit court of Cook county to recover damages for wrongful death. Before the cause was submitted on the evidence, Burik was…