Sanders v. Ryan

Curtis, J. —

This cause of action in the trial court was for damages for personal injuries sustained by the appellant in an automobile collision which occurred on or about October 30, 1936, on the United States Highway No. 50 at a point on said highway between Bridgeport, Illinois, and the Indiana-Illinois State Line. The complaint was in one paragraph and was answered in general denial. The cause was submitted to a jury for trial upon the issues thus made.

At the close of the appellant’s evidence, the appellees filed a motion for a directed verdict. After the court had sustained the motion for…