Feldman v. Fitzpatrick

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE BURKE

delivered the opinion of the court:

An automobile in which plaintiff was a passenger, driven by his 16-year-old son, Richard, was struck in the rear end by an automobile owned and operated by defendant, Irene Fitzpatrick.

Plaintiff alleged that as a result of the occurrence, he sustained “severe and permanent injuries” and damages in the amount of $125,000.

At the conclusion of all the evidence, the court directed a verdict in favor of plaintiff on the issues of contributory negligence and defendant’s negligence. The case was submitted to the jury on the issues of…