Burris v. State

Claimant, Edith Burris, age 59 years, brings this action to recover $10,000.00 in damages for injuries to her person, which she sustained on March 2, 1956, in a fall in the State Capitol Building, Springfield, Illinois, while she was attending a public function celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the American Red Cross. The function was under the sponsorship of the American Red Cross, and claimant at said time was a ‘1 Gray Lady. ’ ’

A platform was erected for the purpose of seating-certain State Dignitaries, including the Governor. It was also built for the purpose of placing the large…