Dressel v. Lonsdale

This was an action by the appellees for compensation for boarding the infant children of the appellant at his request. It was tried upon the testimony of the appellees solely, the appellant making no defense upon the merits, and having none.

All instructions asked on his behalf were given.

In the motion for a new trial no complaint is made of the amount of the verdict. Excessive damages as a ground for a new trial must be specially assigned in the motion, or that ground is waived.. Linn v. Linderoth, 40 Ill. App. 320; Rice v. Heap, 46 Ill App. 448.

The objection was made below, and insisted upon…