Ruwisch v. Knoebel

Mr. Presiding Justice Barry

delivered the opinion of the court.

Appellee recovered a verdict and judgment for $5,000.00 for personal injuries and damages to his car occasioned by a collision with appellant’s automobile on a public highway in the country. His declaration consisted of five counts in which he charged appellant with general negligence in operating his car; a failure to keep a proper lookout and to keep his car under control; that he drove his car at an excessive rate of speed; and on the wrong side of the highway. The fifth count charged wanton and wilful negligence.

The Court, on…