McHugh v. Hirsch Clothing Co.

Mr. Justice Denis E. Sullivan

delivered the opinion of the court.

Defendant Hirsch Clothing Company, Inc., brings this appeal from a judgment entered in the circuit court in favor of plaintiffs because of personal injuries received by them while standing on the sidewalk in front of defendant’s store. The cause was tried before a judge and jury. The jury found defendant guilty and judgment was entered for $1,750 in favor of Margaret McHugh and $500 in favor of Bernedette McHugh. Both plaintiffs were minors.

It appears that on September 24,1937, the defendant who operated a store, had advertised a…