McDermott v. Burke

The appellant, John G. McDermott, suing by his next friend, brought this action on the case in the circuit court . of Cook county against the appellee, Frank Burke, to recover damages for injuries to his left hand, resulting in the amputation of two fingers. The court, upon a trial of the issue formed by the declaration and a plea of the general issue, directed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty, which wás done, and judgment was entered on the verdict. The Appellate Court for the First District affirmed the judgment and granted a certificate of importance and an appeal to this court.

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