City of Salem v. Harvey

Citations

• 129 Ill. 344
• 21 N.E. 1076

Syllabus

<p>1. Law and fact—questions relating to damages. What may be the-rule for assessing damages as the proper measure in an action for a tort, is a question of law; but whether the amount of damages found in the action is excessive, is a question of fact.</p> <p>2. Practice—measure of damages—how the question may he presented —as a question of law. Whether the plaintiff in an action for negligently causing the death of another, under the evidence, is entitled to recover - more than nominal damages, is a question that maybe raised by appropriate instructions, if it be desired to have that question reviewed in. this court.</p>