Whyers v. Kessler

Mr. JUSTICE GEORGE J. MORAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

This action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries arising out of the collision of two automobiles. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant Kessler was negligent and that the defendant Welch, with whom the plaintiff was riding as a guest, was guilty of wilful and wanton misconduct. The jury returned a verdict against both defendants awarding damages to the plaintiff in the amount of $22,500. The circuit court of Madison County entered judgment on the verdicts and from that judgment both defendants appeal.

On May 6,…