Chicago City Railway Co. v. Hagenback
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action in case for personal injuries. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. Richard W. Clifford, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Smith
It is urged on behalf of appellant that the verdict is against the overwhelming weight of the evidence.
The negligence averred in the original declaration is that appellant carelessly and improperly propelled and managed its car which was moving in a southerly direction along Halsted street, by reason whereof it ran into and struck with great force and violence appellee and his wagon, while he was driving with due care in a southerly direction, whereby appellee was thrown with great force and violence upon the ground.
Subsequently séven additional counts were filed. A special demurrer was…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- North Chicago Street Railroad v. PolkeyIllinois Supreme Court · 1903
- Illinois Central Railroad v. ColeIllinois Supreme Court · 1896
- North Chicago Street Railroad v. HutchinsonIllinois Supreme Court · 1901
- Illinois Central Railroad v. ColeAppellate Court of Illinois · 1896