Legal Opinion
Illinois Bell Telephone Co. v. Purex Corp.
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided November 12, 1980No. 79-943PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Miss PRESIDING JUSTICE McGILLICUDDY
delivered the opinion of the court:
This action was brought by the Illinois Bell Telephone Company (Illinois Bell) to recover for property damage to its underground cables allegedly caused by the negligent acts of the defendant, Purex Corporation, Ltd. (Purex). After Illinois Bell presented its case, Purex rested without presenting evidence and moved for a directed verdict. The trial court directed a verdict in the defendant’s favor. The plaintiff’s post-trial motion was denied and the plaintiff appeals.
Three issues are presented for review: (1) whether the…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Pedrick v. Peoria & Eastern RailroadIllinois Supreme Court · 1967
- Ney v. Yellow Cab Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1954
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- Pearson v. Ford Motor Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1975
- Scholle v. Continental National American GroupAppellate Court of Illinois · 1977
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3Cited by23 opinions
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- Royal Backes, as Father and Next Friend of Michelle L. Backes, Kathy L. Backes, and Curt A. Backes, All Minors v. The Valspar CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1986
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