Lorts v. Illinois Terminal Railroad

Defendant, Illinois Terminal Railroad Company, agreed to pay plaintiff, Robert C. Lorts, *700,000 in settlement of a disputed claim. Plaintiff brought the instant action in the Circuit Court of Madison County to recover interest from the date the court entered a consent judgment following the settlement to the date the full amount of the settlement and interest was ultimately paid. From the judgment of the trial court denying interest, plaintiff appeals. Defendant’s motion to dismiss the appeal for plaintiff’s alleged failure to provide a complete record on appeal has been taken with the case.

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