Briney v. Illinois Central Railroad

This is a personal injury action arising out of an accident in which plaintiff on July 7, 1937, when he was 8 years and 9 months old, suffered injuries as a result of which his left leg was amputated a few inches below the hip. This appeal is taken by defendant from a judgment upon a verdict in plaintiff’s favor for $40,000.

The accident happened in . Kiverdale, Illinois, through which defendant’s- right of way, carrying 7 ■ sets of track, passes. At about 140th Street the right of way of the Indiana Harbor Belt extends east and west at grade. The defendant’s right of way overpasses the Belt…