City of East St. Louis v. Mary Mahoney.
1. Verdicts—Conclusive.—When the questions at issue have been fairly submitted to a jury, and there is evidence to sustain the verdict, the judgment based upon it will be affirmed.
Trespass on the Case, for personal injuries. Trial in the City Court of East St. Louis; the Hon. Benjamin H. Canby, Judge, presiding. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff. Appeal by defendant.
Heard in this court at the February term, 1898.
Affirmed.
Opinion filed August 31, 1898.
Forman & Browning, attorneys for appellant.
M. Millard and F. C. Smith, attorneys for appellee.
Mr. Justice Worthington
delivered the opinion of the court.
Action by appellee for damages sustained on account of defective sidewalk.
Declaration in usual form, and plea of not guilty. Verdict and judgment for appellee for $500. .
The only questions presented in the brief and argument of appellant are questions of fact. They have been fairly presented to the jury and there is evidence to sustain the verdict. The law is so well settled that in such cases the verdict must stand, that citation of authorities is not necessary. Judgment affirmed.