Pullman Palace Car Co. v. Reed

This was case, hy appellee against appellant, for ejecting him from one of its sleeping cars. The verdict of the jury was for appellee, assessing his damages at $3,000. Motion for a new trial was made by appellant, and overruled by the court, and judgment given on the verdict, from which this appeal is prosecuted.

The principal error insisted on in argument is, that the damages, as assessed, are excessive.

The facts connected with the alleged wrong, as detailed by appellee in his examination, are these: On the 21st of January, 18Y3, appellee purchased at appellant’s ticket office in Chicago, a…