Booth v. Hynes

Citations

• 54 Ill. 363

Syllabus

<p>1. Parol evidehce—as to the consideration of a deed. While the provisions of a deed can not be contradicted by parol, it is competent to prove by that character of evidence that the true amount of the consideration which passed between the parties was different from that expressed in the deed.</p> <p>2. New trial—verdict against the evidence. Where a verdict has been given against the evidence, or where there is no evidence at all to support it, the court will grant a new trial. There is no rigid and inflexible rule on this question. It is the duty of the court to see that the verdict executes justice between the parties—that it is a fair, honest and legitimate conclusion, logically drawn from all the evidence in the case.</p>