Pappas v. Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co.

Plaintiff brings this action to recover damages for the death of Louis Pappas, her husband, alleged to have been caused by the negligence of defendant. Upon a trial with a jury a verdict for $10,000 was returned. Defendant’s motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial were denied and judgment entered upon the verdict. Defendant appeals.

The evidence discloses that on Sunday, March 2, 1947, at about the hour of 12:15 p. m., deceased was in the restaurant conducted by him in a three-story brick building, located at the southwest corner of Wells and Van Burén Streets. An…