Woolner Distilling Co. v. Peoria & Eastern Railway Co.

The abstract of the bill of exceptions does not show that the motion for a new trial entered by appellant was denied, nor does it- contain any exception to the denial of that motion nor to the' entry of judgment on the verdict. It is a familiar rule of practice in the courts of appeal of Illinois that the abstract must show the errors complained of, and that if it does not show the error, nothing is presented for consideration. The court may look into the record for the purpose of affirming, but will not do so for the purpose of finding something not' disclosed by the abstract for the purpose…