Kelly v. Chicago Transit Authority

This is an action for personal injuries and loss of earnings which plaintiff allegedly suffered as a result of an accident involving the Chicago Transit Authority bus in which he was riding on April 22, 1957. Plaintiff moved for a directed verdict at the close of all the evidence, but his proffered instruction to this effect was refused. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant, and plaintiff has brought this appeal, contending that his motion for a directed verdict should have been granted, or in the alternative that he is entitled to a new trial because the misconduct of…