American National Bank & Trust Co. v. Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Co.

Defendant, Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Company (“Railway”) appeals from a judgment in favor of American National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago, as guardian for Frank St. John, a minor, plaintiff, for personal injuries. After trial without a jmy, the court found the issues in favor of plaintiff and entered judgment for $275,000.00. No issue is raised regarding damages.

On October 16, 1958, when plaintiff was approximately one month over the age of seven, he was severely injured by a moving freight train operated by Railway on its tracks on the south side of Chicago. For better…