Legal Opinion
Van Meter v. Gurney
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided March 29, 1926No. Gen. No. 29,870PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Mr, Justice Johnston
delivered the opinion of the court.
This is an action of trespass on the case brought by Gregory T. Van Meter, administrator of the estate of Michael F. O’Rourke, deceased, against Fred C. Gurney and Perry C. DeForrest, to recover damages for the death of O’Rourke, who was struck and fatally injured by an automobile which the plaintiff alleges was under the control and operation of Gurney and DeForrest.
Gurney and DeForrest each filed the plea of the general issue, and a special plea alleging nonownership and operation of the automobile.
The case was tried before the court…
2Cases cited41 opinions
- Libby, McNeill & Libby v. SchermanIllinois Supreme Court · 1893
- Walldren Express & Van Co. v. KrugIllinois Supreme Court · 1920
- Wicks v. Cuneo-Henneberry Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1925
- Mulchey v. Methodist Religious SocietyMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1878
- Morrison v. FlowersIllinois Supreme Court · 1923
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3Cited by15 opinions
- Lahti v. McMenaminCalifornia Supreme Court · 1928
- Casey v. BurnsAppellate Court of Illinois · 1955
- Winger v. Chicago City Bank & Trust Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1945
- Skala v. LehonAppellate Court of Illinois · 1930
- Kane v. WehnerAppellate Court of Illinois · 1941
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