Reinmueller v. Chicago Motor Coach Co.

This dissent is limited to the

unpleasant duty of considering- the improper argument and conduct of experienced counsel for plaintiff and the failure of the trial judge to rule effectively, preserve the dignity of the court and procure for defendants a fair and orderly trial.

In his closing argument plaintiff’s counsel summarizes his complaint as follows:

“But his (the driver’s) harm wasn’t in his speed. That was only a factor in this case. It was everything, — the fact that the man started up without paying any attention, without obeying the law which says he has to warn a person if he is going…