Columbus, Chicago & Indiana Central Railway Co. v. Troesch
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. John G. Rogers, Judge, presiding. This was an action on the case, by Nicholas Troesch against the Columbus, Chicago and Indiana Central Railway Company, to recover damages for personal injuries. The opinion of the court states the facts and grounds upon which the recovery was sought. There was a verdict and judgment in favor of the plaintiff for §10,000 in the circuit court, to reverse which the defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Scott
This action is to recover for personal injuries. Appellee was a switch conductor employed in the yards of the company in Chicago. He was directed by the yard-master to move a train, consisting of from six to ten platform cars loaded with railroad iron, upon the Hovne street switch. Appellee stood upon the front end of the forward car as the train was being pushed by the engine west on Kenzie street, at a rate of speed stated to be about seven miles per hour. Just before reaching the switch, appellee signalled the engine-driver, as he alleges, to “slow” the speed of the train. In response to…
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- Noyes v. SmithSupreme Court of Vermont · 1855
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