McDonald v. Circuit Judge ( 1894 )

To compel vacation of order modifying judgment.

Order to show cause denied June 5, 1894.

In an action for negligent injury relator recovered a judgment for $5,000. Defendant moved for a new trial, alleging, among other things, that the verdict was excessive. The .court, entered an order granting a new trial unless plaintiff would consent to a reduction of the judgment to $1,500.