Chiesa v. Laspisa

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE LINN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant, Russell Laspisa, appeals from an order of the circuit court of Cook County entering judgment on the jury’s verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Mary Chiesa. Plaintiff’s action sought to recover from defendant a total of $37,988 unpaid principal and interest on five promissory notes executed by defendant.

On appeal, defendant contends: (1) the trial court erroneously instructed the jury as to the issues in the case and the proper burden of proof; (2) the trial court erred in submitting to the jury a verdict form specifying…