O'Connell v. Chicago & North Western Railroad

This is an action at law brought by the plaintiff for damages for personal injuries sustained by him when an automobile in which he was a passenger collided with a trestle or girder which was part of the viaduct on North Clari Street over the tracks of the Chicago & North Western Bailroad. The case was tried before the court and a jury, and the verdict of the jury found the defendant city of Chicago guilty and assessed plaintiff’s damages at the sum of $27,500. Motions of the defendant for a directed verdict, for a new trial and in arrest of judgment were overruled. Before denying the motion…