McIntyre v. Sholty

This is an action of trespass brought by defendant in error against plaintiff in error in the circuit court of McLean county under the “Act requiring compensation for causing death by wrongful act, neglect or default,” being chapter 70 of the Revised Statutes, entitled “Injuries.” (Hurd’s Rev. Stat. 1885, p. 695.) Jury was waived by agreement and the case was tried, without a jury, before the judge of the circuit court, who gave judgment for the plaintiff for $2500. This judgment has been affirmed by the Appellate Court, and is brought before us for review by writ of error to the latter court.