Frochter v. Arenholz

This is an action in case brought by the defendant in error in the circuit court of Peoria county against the plaintiffs in error jointly. The declaration contains two counts, and by apt averments charges that defendant in error received personal injuries in consequence of the concurrent negligence of plaintiffs in error. Both counts aver that defendant in error was in the exercise of due care and caution for his own safety. Plaintiffs in error filed separate pleas and were represented by different counsel. A trial was had before a jury and a verdict rendered against them jointly for $5,000.…