Pressley v. Kinloch-Bloomington Telephone Co.
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action in ease for death caused by alleged wrongful act. Appeal from the Circuit Court of McLean county; the Hon. Colostin D. Myers, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the May term, 1911.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Presiding Justice Philbrick
delivered the opinion of the court.
This action is brought by the plaintiff, as administratrix of the estate of her husband, to recover for his death, caused by coming in contact with an electric current of 2200 volts, while trimming a street light for the city of Bloomington on its lighting system. This cause was previously before this court (158 Ill. App. 220) and opinion filed reversing a former judgment. After reinstating the cause, another trial was had which resulted in a judgment for $9000, from which this appeal is prosecuted.
The declaration consists of…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Schmeer v. . Gas Light Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1895
- Claflin v. DunneIllinois Supreme Court · 1889
- Thomas v. Maysville Gas Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1900
- Jansen v. VarnumIllinois Supreme Court · 1878
- Memphis Consolidated Gas & Electric Co. v. SpeersTennessee Supreme Court · 1904
2 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by3 opinions
- Campbell v. Centralia Gas & Electric Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1922
- Pressley v. Kinloch-Bloomington Telephone Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1913
- Pressley v. Bloomington & Normal Railway & Light Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1915