Cooney v. Hughes

In an action for negligence there was judgment for $3,500 on the verdict of a jury. Defendants say the verdict is excessive, the rulings of the court on evidence prejudicial, the giving and refusing of instructions erroneous, and the conduct of attorney for plaintiff improper. Defendants also urge plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence.

Plaintiff, a police officer directing traffic at the intersection of Wabash avenue and Monroe street in Chicago, was struck by defendant’s cab driven by defendant Hughes January 25, 1938. October 24, 1938, an amended complaint was filed stating the…