Kahan v. Wecksler

The appellee was injured while riding as a guest in the autmobile owned and operated by the appellant. He prosecuted this action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained. The cause eventually went to trial on an amended complaint of one paragraph which was answered by a general denial and a second paragraph pleading the guest statute of Illinois. This second paragraph of answer was replied to in general denial. Upon these issues the cause proceeded to trial before the judge, a jury having been waived by both parties.

The trial court found for the appellee and on such finding rendered…