Stacy v. Cobbs

Citations

• 36 Ill. 349

Syllabus

<p>1. Evidence — statesnerds of parties. The statements of a defendant, when put in proof by the plaintiff, are evidence for the consideration of the jury, in connection with all of the circumstances in the case, and are entitled to such weight-as the jury believe they should receive.</p> <p>2. Same — its weight for the fury. It is the province of the court to determine what evidence shall be admitted, and that of the jury to determine what it proves.</p> <p>S. Instbuctions. It was error in the court below to instruct the jury that it was immaterial that plaintiff had purchased a carriage of defendant, the price of which he was claiming as a payment on a note given by him to plaintiff long after the carriage was purchased.</p>