Willis Coal & Hilling Co. v. Grizzell
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action oil the Case.—Death from negligent act. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Perry County; the Hon. Silas Cook, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Creighton
This was an action in case, in the Circuit Court of Perry County, by appellees against appellant, to recover damages on account of the death of Thomas Lee Grizzell, who at the time of his death was an employe in the service of appellant. The declaration charges that appellant was operating a coal mine by shaft, and that it willfully failed and neglected to fence the same as required by statute; that in consequence thereof deceased was killed, and that appellees have sustained damages by reason of his death. Verdict and judgment in favor of appellees for the sum of $1,000.
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2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Braun v. CravenIllinois Supreme Court · 1898
- Odin Coal Co. v. DenmanIllinois Supreme Court · 1900
- Carterville Coal Co. v. AbbottIllinois Supreme Court · 1899
- Gerke v. FancherIllinois Supreme Court · 1895
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- Eldorado Coal & Coke Co. v. SwanAppellate Court of Illinois · 1906