Chicago, R. I. & G. Ry. Co. v. Neubert

This is an appeal from a judgment of the trial court awarding W. C. Neu-bert damages in the sum of $750 for false imprisonment. Appellant’s propositions present questions as to the following matters: (1) Whether under the evidence the court should have instructed the jury to find for the defendant; (2) whether the verdict is excessive; (3) whether there was error in submitting mental anguish as an element of damage; (4) certain other questions as to the charge of the court.

The record shows that plaintiff, Neubert, had for several years before August 10. 1921, been working in various parts of…