City of Chicago v. Langlass
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook county; the Hon. Joseph E. Gary, Judge, presiding. This was an action on the case, brought by the appellees against the appellant. The deólaration alleged personal injuries to the plaintiff, Mary Langlass, in consequence of the negligence of the city of Chicago in failing to maintain a safe and sufficient sidewalk on North Union street, in said city, between Lake and Kinzie streets.
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Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook county; the Hon. Joseph E. Gary, Judge, presiding. This was an action on the case, brought by the appellees against the appellant. The deólaration alleged personal injuries to the plaintiff, Mary Langlass, in consequence of the negligence of the city of Chicago in failing to maintain a safe and sufficient sidewalk on North Union street, in said city, between Lake and Kinzie streets. The general issue was filed and a trial had, resulting in a verdict in favor of plaintiffs for $5000. Motion for new trial overruled, and judgment on the verdict. The other…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Scott
This case was before this court at the September term, 1869. A statement of the facts will be found in the opinion of the court. The City of Chicago v. Langlass et ux. 52 Ill. 256.
The judgment was reversed on the ground that the damages found were excessive. It did not appear that Mrs. Lang-lass had suffered any considerable permanent injury, and it was thought that the jury may have given exemplary damages, hence it was deemed best to submit the case to another jury.
The evidence in this record makes a much stronger ease, and shows that Mrs. Langlass, through the many years that have elapsed…
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