Kean v. West Chicago Street Railroad
Appellate Court of Illinois
Trespass Oil the Case, for personal injuries. Error to the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Hon. Richard S. Tuthill, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Presiding Justice Adams
delivered the opinion of the Court.
This was case by plaintiff in error against defendant in error to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been occasioned by the negligence of the defendant.
The court, at the close of the defendant’s evidence, orally directed the jury to find for the defendant, which they did, and judgment was entered on the verdict. It is assigned as error that the court erred in directing a verdict for defendant, and also erred in giving such direction orally, instead of by written instruction.
Waiving, for the present, consideration…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co. v. DunleavyIllinois Supreme Court · 1889
- Wenona Coal Co. v. HolmquistIllinois Supreme Court · 1894
- Jansen v. SiddalAppellate Court of Illinois · 1891
3Cited by1 opinion
- North Chicago Street Railroad v. BaurAppellate Court of Illinois · 1898