Gavin v. City of Chicago

This action was brought by William W. Gavin, by his next friend, against the city of Chicago, to recover damages sustained on account of the loss of his arm, alleged to have occurred through the negligence of the city authorities in not properly maintaining the swing bridge on Eighteenth street. On the trial in the circuit court plaintiff obtained a verdict for- $3000, upon which judgment -was rendered. That, judgment was reversed by the Appellate Court on the appeal of defendant, and final judgment rendered in that court against plaintiff for costs. Plaintiff brings the case to this court on…