Legal Opinion

Star Elevator Co. v. Carlson

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided March 3, 1897PublishedCited by 1 opinion

Trespass on the Case, for personal injuries. Error to the City Court of East St. Louis; the Hon. B. H. Canby, Judge, presiding.

1Opinion of the Court

'Mu. Presiding Justice

Sample delivered the opinion of the Court.

This suit was brought by defendant in error to recover damages for a personal injury, alleged to be caused by the negligence of plaintiff in error in two particulars: 1. That a sprocket wheel was allowed to become loose and out of repair, so that it slipped on the conveyer shaft. 2. That the building was so improperly constructed, without sufficient windows in the basement, where said sprocket wheel and grain conveyers were situated, that sufficient light was not afforded to enable the one operating the machinery to handle it…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Pennsylvania Co. v. LynchIllinois Supreme Court · 1878
  2. Chicago & Alton Railroad v. BragonierIllinois Supreme Court · 1886
  3. Richardson v. CooperIllinois Supreme Court · 1878
  4. St. Louis Bolt & Iron Co. v. BrennanAppellate Court of Illinois · 1886
  5. Whittaker v. CoombsAppellate Court of Illinois · 1884

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3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Illinois Steel Co. v. McNultyAppellate Court of Illinois · 1903

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