Howe v. Medaris
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action in Case, for personal injuries. Trial in the Circuit Court of Cook County: the Hon. Richard W. Clifford, Judge, presiding. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff; appeal by defendant. Heard in this court at the. October term, 1898.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Presiding Justice Windes.
after making the foregoing statement, delivered the opinion of the court.
It is contended, first, that appellee knew the condition of the paper cutter and assumed the risk; second, that the evidence fails to show negligence of appellants; third, that appellee’s injury was the result of his own negligence; fourth, that there was error in the admission and exclusion of evidence, and fifth, that there was error in giving and refusing instructions.
First. The evidence is voluminous and conflicting on the questions as to assumed risk, negligence of appellants and…
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