Muscarello v. Peterson

Catherine M. Muscarello, a minor, by her father and next friend, brought an action in the circuit court of Lake County against Elaine Peterson for injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A jury trial was had, resulting in a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff in the amount' of $2,000. On appeal by the plaintiff the judgment was affirmed in the Appellate Court. (24 Ill. App. 2d 262.) We have granted plaintiff leave to appeal to this court for further review.

Defendant’s liability is not disputed. The principal issue in the trial court was whether an epileptic condition testified to by…