John Spry Lumber Co. v. Duggan
Appellate Court of Illinois
Trespass on the Case, for personal injuries. Trial in the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Hon. Henry B. Willis, Judge, presiding. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff; appeal by defendant.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Justioe Sears
delivered the opinion of the court.-
The only question presented is as to the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain the verdict. Ho complaint is made' of any ruling in matters of procedure. The instructions to the jury are not questioned, nor is it claimed that the verdict is excessive. It can not be contended that from the evidence appellee could be held to have been guilty of any negligence on his part. It is clear from the evidence that the course which he pursued in attempting to reach the closet was the only direct route which could be pursued by him and be safe. To have…
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