Novak v. Illinois Central Railroad

Wanda J. Novak and Theresa Pissano filed a complaint in the superior court of Cook county against the Illinois Central Railroad Company and the City of Chicago to recover damages for personal injuries suffered in a collision on January 9,1944. A trial resulted in a “not guilty” verdict as to the city, and a verdict for both plaintiffs against the railroad company. Plaintiffs did not seek a new tri^l as to the city. A new trial was granted to the defendant. The second trial resulted in verdicts in favor of Wanda Novak for $5,000 and in favor of Theresa Pissano for $750. Motions by defendant…