Freehill v. Consumers Co.

Mr. President Justice Taylor

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action on the case to recover damages for personal injuries. The plaintiff obtained a verdict and judgment for $7,500, and the defendant appeals,

The declaration contains two counts, in each of which it is alleged that on May 6, 1921, the defendant, the Consumers Company, was engaged in selling and delivering ice to its patrons in the City of Chicago, and operated a certain electric motor truck, which was being driven in the business of the defendant by its agent and servant on Evans Avenue, near its intersection with…