Lawson v. Jorjorian

On May 29, 1935, in the village of Wilmette at the intersection of Greenwood avenue and 16th street, the Packard automobile of plaintiff was struck by another Packard driven by the defendant, Jorjorian. Plaintiff’s automobile at the time in question was being driven by his wife, Mrs. Dawson, and a friend, Mrs. Harbison, sat in the seat with her at the right-hand side. Plaintiff brought suit before a justice of the peace for damage sustained by the automobile and obtained judgment. Defendant appealed to the circuit court where the cause was again tried by the court without a jury. At the…