Cosgriff v. Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co.

MEMORANDUM ORDER

DONOVAN, Senior District Judge.

In this case plaintiff by jury verdict was awarded damages in his favor and against defendant Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company, a corporation, in the amount of $75,000.00.

The matter now is before the Court on defendant’s motion for a new trial on the issue of damages only on the following grounds:

1. The verdict is contrary to the evidence ;

2. The verdict is contrary to law;

3. Excessive damages appearing to have been awarded under the influence of passion and prejudice.

The pleadings and the evidence at trial disclose that plaintiff graduated…