Goodwin v. Durham

Citations

• 56 Ill. 239

Syllabus

<p>1. New tbiae — verdict against the evidence. In this case the verdict of the jury being manifestly against rne weight of the evidence the judgment is reversed that a new trial may be had.</p> <p>2. Instructions must be based upon the evidence.</p> <p>3. Bill of exceptions — aided by certificate of the judge. The certificate of the judge who tried a cause below, that the bill of exceptions contains all the evidence, is conclusive, and a suggestion of counsel that the record in such case does not contain all the evidence will not be considered by this court.</p>