Williamson v. Hirsh, Stein & Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Adams

delivered the opinion of the court.

Counsel for the defendants contend that the verdict is contrary to the preponderance of the evidence; that the court erred in rulings on evidence, and that plaintiff’s counsel made improper and prejudicial remarks in his argument to the jury.

As to the weight of the evidence, the case stands thus: The plaintiff and William A. Hirsh are interested witnesses, and the plaintiff’s testimony is flatly contradicted by Mr. Hirsh. The plaintiff testified that Mr. Hirsh said that, if plaintiff would use his influence to procure the contract…