Graham v. Fulford

Citations

• 73 Ill. 596

Syllabus

<p>1. Practice—dismissing as to part of plaintiffs. In an action on the case by the wife and minor children, under the Liquor Law of 1872, against a party selling liquor to their husband and father, it is competent for the court to dismiss the minors out of the case, and let the suit proceed in the name of the wife.</p> <p>2. Exemplary damages—cot not he allowed, unless actual damage is shown, in suit for selling liquor. In a suit by a wife for injury to her means of support, caused by selling liquor to her husband, she can not recover exemplary damages unless the jury find that there has been actual damage.</p>