Momence Stone Co. v. Groves

The Appellate Court for the Second District affirmed a judgment recovered by appellee in the circuit court of Kankakee' county against appellant for damages on account of personal injuries sustained by him while in its employ.

The defendant was engaged in the business of crushing stone, and maintained a track up an incline from its quarry to the stone crusher. Cars loaded with stone were drawn up this track to the crusher by means of a cable attached to the cars by a hook. Plaintiff was working for defendant, and while standing by the side of the track the hook broke and a loaded car started…