Hall v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Co.

For the purposes of this appeal the negligence of the defendant, the resulting injury to ’ plaintiff, and his right to recover therefor may be conceded. His contention is that the amount awarded him by the jury is grossly inadequate, and that errors prejudicial to his case occurred upon the trial, entitling him to have the verdict set aside and a new trial, awarded.

That plaintiff who was a man sixty-two years of age and successfully engaged in business enterprises of importance, was seriously injured is not denied. His injury was occasioned by being caught and crushed between a, moving car…