Clifton v. Nardi

Plaintiff, Donna M. Clifton, brought an action on behalf of herself and minor child under the Dramshop Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 43, par. 135) to recover for injuries to means of support resulting from the death of plaintiff’s husband. On November 21, 1972, plaintiff’s husband died of asphyxiation, allegedly after becoming intoxicated in a tavern owned and operated by defendant, Frank Nardi. The jury returned a verdict for defendant, and the court entered judgment thereon. Plaintiff’s motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for new trial were denied. Plaintiff appeals.

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