Swain v. Hoberg

This suit was instituted by appellee against appellant in the circuit court of LaSalle county to recover damages for personal injuries. The case was tried before a jury. There was a verdict in favor of appellee. After overruling motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, for a new trial, and in arrest of judgment, the court entered judgment on the verdict. An appeal was perfected by appellant to the Appellate Court, Second District. The court on motion of appellee dismissed the appeal because it found that the brief filed by appellant in that court did not contain a brief statement of…