Chicago Consolidated Traction Co. v. Mahoney
Illinois Supreme Court
Appear from the Appellate Court for the First District;— heard in that court on appeal from the'Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. Lockwood Honors, Judge, presiding. Appellee was a passenger on the Ashland avenue line of appellant on March 3, 1902. She paid her fare and secured a transfer entitling her to ride upon a north-bound South-port avenue car, in Chicago.
Read the full summary
Appear from the Appellate Court for the First District;— heard in that court on appeal from the'Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. Lockwood Honors, Judge, presiding. Appellee was a passenger on the Ashland avenue line of appellant on March 3, 1902. She paid her fare and secured a transfer entitling her to ride upon a north-bound South-port avenue car, in Chicago. She boarded such a car at Lincoln avenue, and in so doing accidentally dropped her transfer on the back step, where it remained for a time until it was blown into the street. Two other ladies boarded this car at the same time she…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Carter
Counsel for appellant admit that on controverted questions of fact, including the amount of damages, the judgment of the Appellate Court affirming that of the trial court is conclusive on this appeal, but insist that as the evidence is close and doubtful this court should carefully scrutinize the rulings as to the admission of evidence and see if the instructions state accurately the principles of law applicable to the case. Kaenders v. Montague, 180 Ill. 300; Chicago and Pastern Illinois Railroad Co. v. Heerey, 203 id. 492; Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. v. Steckman, 224 id.…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Day v. WoodworthSupreme Court of the United States · 1852
- Brown v. SwinefordWisconsin Supreme Court · 1878
- Voltz v. . BlackmarNew York Court of Appeals · 1876
- Galena & Chicago Union R. R. v. FayIllinois Supreme Court · 1855
- City of Chicago v. MartinIllinois Supreme Court · 1868
8 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by12 opinions
- Madison v. WigalAppellate Court of Illinois · 1958
- Parrish v. DonahueAppellate Court of Illinois · 1982
- Miller v. SimonAppellate Court of Illinois · 1968
- Kennan v. Checker Taxi Co., Inc.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1993
- Amann v. Chicago Consolidated Traction Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1909
7 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.