Swift & Co. v. Ronan
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action on the Case, for personal injuries. Appeal from the City Court of East St. Louis; the-Hon. Silas Cook, Judge presiding. Heard in this court at the February term, 1903. This was an action of trespass on the case brought byappellee against appellant, to recover damages for personal injuries received by plaintiff by reason of the alleged negligence of the defendant while in its service.
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Action on the Case, for personal injuries. Appeal from the City Court of East St. Louis; the-Hon. Silas Cook, Judge presiding. Heard in this court at the February term, 1903. This was an action of trespass on the case brought byappellee against appellant, to recover damages for personal injuries received by plaintiff by reason of the alleged negligence of the defendant while in its service. A trial was had which resulted in a verdict finding the defendant guilty and assessing the plaintiff’s damages at $2,500. A remittitur of $500 was entered by appellee, whereupon the court rendered judgment…
1Opinion of the Court
Mi?- Justice Worthirg-toe
delivered the opinion of the court.
It is clear from the evidence that contributivo negligence on the part of appellee is not a factor in the case. It is also clear that somebody was negligent or the jam of the car would not have occurred. With this preliminary statement the reasons urged for reversal of the judgment will be considered.
It is urged that the damages are excessive.
The jury assessed appellee’s damages at $2,500. Hpon the suggestion of the court, a remittitur of $500 was entered and judgment rendered for $2,000. The evidence, if true, shows that before the…
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