Simpson v. Marks

This is a personal injury action against an automobile owner by his guest. The verdict and judgment were for plaintiff in the amount of $12,500. Defendant has appealed.

The accident occurred about 3 a. m., August 15,1947 near 29th Street on the Outer Drive in Chicago. Defendant was driving south with plaintiff at his side. The automobile collided with a lamp post and plaintiff was injured.

The questions on appeal are: whether there was prejudicial error committed at the trial in refusing to grant a new trial for improper examination of a juror, in permitting improper cross-examination and in…