Sulzer v. Yott

Citations

• 57 Ill. 164

Syllabus

<p>1. New trial—newly discovered cumulative evidence. A new trial will seldom be granted to let in newly discovered cumulative evidence, and then only when it seems to he decisive in its nature.</p> <p>2. Same—excessive damages. In an action for a breach of promise of marriage, where the evidence showed the defendant to be worth $1,000, it was regarded that while a verdict for the plaintiff of $1,500 might be considered full if not large compensation, yet it was not beyond the discretionary power of the jury. In actions of that character, which sound in damages, the jury necessarily have a wide latitude in fixing the amount.</p>