Condon v. Chicago Railways Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Clark

delivered the opinion of the court.

Suit was brought by the appellee, as plaintiff against the appellant and the Chicago Railways Company, as defendants, for damages on account of personal injuries received. There was a trial before the court and a jury, the court directing the jury to. find a verdict in favor of the Railways Company, which was done, and at the same time a verdict rendered finding the appellant guilty and assessing the damages at $7,000. Afterwards a remittitur was entered of $2,000 and judgment rendered for the balance.

The evidence tends to show the…