Sandberg v. Brinks Chicago City Express Co.
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action in case for personal injuries. Error to the Superior Court of Cook county; the Hon. Willard M. McEwen, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1908.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Freeman
It is urged in behalf of plaintiff, that the trial court admitted improper evidence, erroneously instructed the jury, and that the verdict is against the weight of the evidence.
The evidence objected to is a part of the testimony of the plaintiff drawn out op the cross-examination. He was asked the question: “And at the same time you settled your claim for damages with the Union Traction Company for $75, didn’t you?” To this question the witness answered “Yes.” The purpose of this line of questions was, as stated by the defendant’s attorney, to lay a foundation for the contention that as a…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Newkirk v. ConeIllinois Supreme Court · 1857
- Burling v. Illinois Central RailroadIllinois Supreme Court · 1877
- O'Fallon Coal & Mining Co. v. LaquetIllinois Supreme Court · 1902
- Horn v. Arnold Schwinn & Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1909
- Sandberg v. Brink's Chicago City Express Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1906