Cox v. Chicago Great Western Railroad

Olsen, C.

Appeal by defendant from an order denying its motion for a new trial.

The case was here before and is reported in 173 Minn. 239, 217 N. W. 128. At the first trial the plaintiff obtained a verdict for $15,000. On appeal this court held that the evidence as to the extent and duration of the injuries was unsatisfactory and that the verdict was excessive and appeared to have been given under the influence of prejudice. A new trial was granted on the issue of damages only. On the second trial, on substantially the same evidence, the jury returned a verdict of $16,000. The appeal presents…