Lovingston v. Bauchens

This action is case. The declaration states that plaintiff was walking and leading his horse along a street in the city of East St. Louis, using ordinary care for his own safety, when a servant of the defendants carelessly drove a horse and buggy against plaintiff’s horse, which caused him to jump, and jerk plaintiff upon the sidewalk, whereby he was greatly injured, etc. The general issue was filed and a trial had, which resulted in a judgment for plaintiff for $700, to reverse which this appeal is prosecuted.

It is urged that plaintiff’s own negligence materially contributed to his injury.…