Osborn v. Leuffgen

Mary Osborn and her four minor children brought suit under the civil liability provisions of the Liquor Control Act( Ill. Rev. Stat. 1941, chap. 43, par. 135,) against appellants, who were the tavern keeper, his bartender, and the owner of the tavern building where Hope J. Osborn, who was the husband of Mary Osborn and the father of the four minor children, sustained injuries resulting in his death. The defendants offered no evidence, but presented motions asking for a directed verdict in their favor. The court reserved ruling on the motions. The case was submitted to a jury and.a verdict…