Reynolds v. Alton, Granite & St. Louis Traction Co.

The Appellate Court for the Fourth District affirmed a judgment for $8000 which the appellee recovered in the circuit court of Madison county against the appellant for personal injuries received through the alleged negligence of the appellant. A certificate of importance was granted and an appeal has been taken to this court.

The errors assigned and argued are, the refusal of the court to direct a verdict for the defendant, the refusal to admit certain evidence, and the giving and refusing of certain instructions.

There was evidence tending to show that the appellee, who was a locomotive…