Finley v. Chicago, Aurora & Elgin Railway Co.

Defendant appeals from an adverse judgment in favor of plaintiff in an action for personal injuries. The only question presented upon this appeal is: Should the trial court have directed a verdict for the defendant at the close of all the evidence or entered judgment non obstante veredicto on the ground that, as a matter of law, (1) the relation of carrier and passenger between plaintiff and defendant did not exist; and (2) that plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence?

Upon this question we must consider only the evidence most favorable to plaintiff and every favorable, reasonable…