Zahn v. Muscarello

Martha Zahn, widow of John Zahn, brought suit for damages and loss of means of support under section 14, article VI of the Dram-Shops Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1947, ch. 43, par. 135 [Jones Ill. Stats. Ann. 68.042]) against Joseph Musearello, operator of a tavern, Karl and Lena Beidelmaeier, individually and as beneficiaries under a certain trust pertaining to the property in which the tavern owner was a tenant, and Victor' A. Juric, individually and as trustee of said property. Trial by jury resulted in a verdict finding all defendants guilty and assessing damages in the sum of $5,000. The court…