Village of North Peoria v. Rogers
Appellate Court of Illinois
Trespass on the Case, for personal injuries. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Peoria County; the Hon. Leslie I). Puterbaugh, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1901.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr.- Presiding Justice Dibell
delivered the opinion of the court.
In this action for injuries received upon a sidewalk in the village of Horth Peoria, Electa Bogers, the plaintiff, recovered a verdict and judgment for $500, from which the village appeals. It is clear from the proof that plaintiff was injured upon the sidewalk in- question; that $500 is not excessive compensation for her injuries; that the condition which existed at the time plaintiff was hurt had continued so long prior thereto as to amount to constructive notice thereof; and also that the board of trustees of the village had…
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