Chicago Union Traction Co. v. Chugren
Appellate Court of Illinois
Trespass on the Case., for personal injuries. Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook County; the Hon. Russell P. Goodwin, Judge presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1902.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Ball
Appellee was injured November 21, 1900, in a collision between one of the cars of appellant and his wagon, at the intersection of Market and Lake streets, in the city of Chicago. He was driving south, crossing the east and west street car tracks, when an east-bound electric car ran into his wagon, throwing him to the ground and thereby inflicting the injuries of which he complains. The trial resulted in a judgment in his favor, from the entry of which this appeal was perfected.
Appellant complains of two instructions given to the jury at the request of appellee. The first reads :
“ 1. The court…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- North Chicago Street Railroad v. CossarIllinois Supreme Court · 1903
- Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Co. v. OuskaIllinois Supreme Court · 1894
- Cronin v. Village of DelavanWisconsin Supreme Court · 1880
- Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad v. RobertsAppellate Court of Illinois · 1892
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- Commonwealth Electric Co. v. RooneyAppellate Court of Illinois · 1908