Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Verdicts
Jury verdict against Defendant, who was charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of his two minor stepdaughters, as to both victims. Verdict form as to one victim stated "criminal sexual abuse", without the word "aggravated" preceding it. Verdict form contained a typographical error, and considering record as a whole, including jury instructions and conduct of court and parties, jury clearly intended to convict Defendant of aggravated criminal sexual abuse as to both victims. (APPLETON and POPE, concurring.)