City of Chicago v. Brophy

This was an action brought by appellee against the city of Chicago, to recover for an injury received on a public street of the city, alleged to have been caused by an obstruction placed in the street by the employees of the city.

A trial was had before a jury, which resulted in a verdict in favor of appellee, for $1500. The court overruled a motion for a new trial, and rendered judgment on the verdict.

Three grounds are relied upon by appellant to reverse the judgment:

1. That the verdict is against the evidence.

2. That the court erred in giving appellee’s 3d instruction, and in refusing…