Chicago & Milwaukee Electric Railroad v. Judge

Mr. Presiding Justice Willis

delivered the opinion of the court.

This was an action in assumpsit brought by appellee in the County Court of Lake county against appellant to recover $250 for services as an expert in the examination of property values, and the further sum of $250 for attending court as a witness, at the rate of $25 per day, and interest on both amounts. The issue was made on the common counts and the plea of general issue. There was a trial resulting in a verdict of $500 for appellee, a motion for a new trial was overruled, judgment was entered on the verdict and this appeal.

Appel…