Ammerman v. Teeter

Citations

• 49 Ill. 400

Syllabus

<p>1. Hew trial—verdict against the evidence. In this case a new trial was awarded on the ground that the verdict was against the evidence.</p> <p>2. Instructions—naming a witness—and directing the attention of the jury to his conduct white testifying. An instruction is not objectionable for the reason merely that it points out a witness by name, and directs the jury to take into consideration his conduct while testifying, as affecting his testimony. Where such an instruction is given, this court will presume that the manner of the witness justified and called for it.</p>