IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Civil) 150.14
Dram Shop Act--”Means of Support”--Defined
The phrase, “means of support” includes the nece ssities of life, and comforts as well.
Whatever lessens or impairs the ability to s upply the necessities of life and suitable comforts
which might reasonably be expected from the person who furnished support, considering his
occupation and capacity for earning money, may be regarded as lessening or impairing the
“means of support” referred to in these instructions.
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