Harsh v. Illinois Terminal Railroad

Mr. Presiding Justice Bardens

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff filed his complaint in the circuit court of Madison county alleging a violation by defendant of the Federal Boiler Inspection Act and personal injury resulting therefrom. Defendant’s motions for a directed verdict at the close of plaintiff’s evidence and at the close of all the evidence were overruled and the jury returned a verdict in the sum of $12,000 upon which judgment was entered. Defendant’s motions for judgment n. o. v. and for a new trial were likewise overruled and this appeal followed.

Defendant operates an…