Elliot v. Buchanan

This is an appeal from an action by Condy Elliot and Frances Elliot against James W. Osborne, doing business as Jack’s Bar and Grill, and James Leonard Buchanan, for violation of MCLA § 436.22 (Stat Ann 1969 Cum Supp § 18.993), commonly known as the “dramshop act”. Also before the trial court was a second count dealing with common-law negligence. Defendant’s motion for summary judgment as to this count was granted by the trial court. Defendant Buchanan neither appeared nor defended in this action. Plaintiff Condy Elliot was awarded damages of $14,539, and damages in the amount of $500 were…