Bailey v. Edward Hines Lumber Co.

THIRD DIVISION

September 21, 1999

No. 1-98-3217

RICHARD BAILEY, ) APPEAL FROM THE) CIRCUIT COURT OF

Plaintiff, ) COOK COUNTY.)

v. ))

EDWARD HINES LUMBER CO., et al. ))

Defendants. )

______________________________________ ) 97 L 13269)

EDWARD HINES LUMBER CO. ))

Third-Party Plaintiff-Appellant, ))

v. ))

TRUSS PLATE INSTITUTE, ) HONORABLE) JAMES M. VARGA,

Third-Party Defendant-Appellee. ) JUDGE PRESIDING.

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