Illinois Central Railroad v. Patterson

This was an action on the case, brought by appellee against appellant, in the circuit court of Lee county.

The cause was tried by a jury, and a verdict rendered in favor of appellee for §9000. A motion for a new trial, and also in arrest of judgment, were made, and overruled, and judgment entered upon the verdict.

The declaration contained two counts, to each of which appellant demurred. The demurrer was sustained to the first count, but it is claimed no order was made in regard to the demurrer to the second count.

The court gave appellee leave to amend the first count, and file an additional…