Newsom v. Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
Indiana Court of Appeals
Prom Sullivan Circuit Court; Charles E. Henderson, Judge. Action by Ray Q. Newsom against the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company. Prom a judgment for defendant, the plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtShea, J.
This action was brought by appellant against appellee to recover damages for his wrongful expulsion from one of appellee’s passenger trains, and alleged unlawful arrest and imprisonment. The complaint was in two paragraphs, to each of which a demurrer was overruled. Answer in general denial. Trial, finding and judgment for appellee. Appellant’s motion for a new trial was overruled, and this ruling is the only error assigned.
1. The reasons for a new trial are: (1) The verdict of the jury is contrary to law. (2) The verdict of the jury is contrary to the evidence. (3) -The verdict of the jury…
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