Kirchner v. Kuhlman

Mr. Presiding Justice Lews

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action to recover damages resulting from a fire alleged to have been caused by the negligence of defendant. There was a jury trial and verdict and judgment m favor of defendant. Plaintiffs’ motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial were overruled. Plaintiffs appeal.

Plaintiffs, James F. Leahy, Sarah F. Leahy and Vera L. Schendorf, owners of a six-story fireproof building commonly known as 226-232 Ontario street in the City of Chicago, leased the entire fourth floor of their building to plaintiff,…