North Chicago Street Railroad v. Wrixon

This was an action by appellee, administrator of the estate of William P. Wrixon, deceased, against appellant, to recover, for the use of next of kin, damages for personal injuries to said William P. Wrixon, alleged to have been caused by the negligence of appellant, and which resulted in his death. A trial by jury in the circuit court resulted in a verdict for $5000. Motion for new trial was overruled and judgment rendered for that amount. On appeal to the Appellate Court a remittitur of $2500 was entered by the plaintiff, and the judgment affirmed for the residue of $2500. The railway…