McCarthy v. City of Chicago

Mr. Presiding Justice Scanlan

delivered the opinion of the court.

An action for damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by plaintiff. Defendant’s motion to strike plaintiff’s second amended complaint was allowed and the cause was dismissed. Plaintiff appeals.

This appeal presents for decision the sole question as to whether or not plaintiff complied with the statute requiring notice of injury to be filed with the city attorney and city clerk within six months from the date of the injury.

The sixth paragraph of the second amended complaint reads as follows:

“Sixth: That Section…