Schmidt v. City of Chicago

Mr. Justice John J. Sullivan

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action brought by plaintiff, Harriet Schmidt, against defendant, City of Chicago, for injuries sustained through the alleged negligence of defendant’s employee in the operation of a truck hauling garbage-laden trailers to the city incinerator. Upon the jury’s verdict judgment was entered against defendant for $1,250. This appeal followed.

Plaintiff’s declaration consisted of eight counts, of which those numbered 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 were dismissed at the close of her case. Count one alleges in substance that on June 29,…