Levan v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.

Lees, C.

Plaintiff and his wife were passengers on one of defendant’s trains when it collided with another train on July 16, 1922. Plain*70tiff sued for damages for personal injuries, loss of earning, expenses of medical attendance, and loss of services of Ms wife, who was also injured. His wife also brought suit against the defendant and the two actions were tried together, resulting in a verdict for plaintiff for $2,750, and for his wife for $225.

At the opening of the trial, the defendant admitted liability in both cases, leaving only the question of damages for submission to the jury.…