Nordhaus v. Peter Schoenhofen Brewing Co.
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action in case for personal injuries. Error to the Municipal Court of Chicago; the Hon. Prank Crowe, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1909.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Smith
This action was brought by the defendant in error, Nordhaus, hereinafter called plaintiff, against plaintiff in error, Schoenhofen Brewing Co., hereinafter called defendant. The jury found for the plaintiff and a judgment was entered against the defendant for $600.
It is contended: “The court erred in not instructing the jury to find the defendant not guiltyand “The verdict is- against the manifest weight of the evidence.”
The plaintiff was a machinist employed by Olsen & Tilgner Manufacturing Co., who, under a contract with the defendant, was making certain repairs in the machinery in one of…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- John Spry Lumber Co. v. DugganIllinois Supreme Court · 1899
- Flanagan v. Wells Bros.Illinois Supreme Court · 1908
- Webster Manufacturing Co. v. MulvanyAppellate Court of Illinois · 1897
- Leach v. DurkinAppellate Court of Illinois · 1901