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Thomas v. Star & Crescent Milling Co.

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided November 11, 1902PublishedCited by 3 opinions

Trespass on the Case, for personal injuries. Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook County; the Hon. Axel Chytraus, Judge presiding. Heard in the Branch Appellate Court at the October term, 1901.

1Opinion of the Court

Mr. Presiding Justice Waterman

delivered the opinion of the court.

An action of trespass on the case was brought in the latter part of 1884 by John C. Thomas against the Star and Crescent Milling Company. The action was brought to recover for injuries sustained by him on account of the alleged negligence of appellee. Two trials were had and one judgment for said John C. Thomas was, on appeal, reversed by the Appellate Court. John C. Thomas thereafter died, on the 3d day of September, 1888, and letters of administration were issued to Annie Thomas, his widow. The death of the plaintiff, John C.…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Holton v. DalyIllinois Supreme Court · 1882
  2. Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad v. O'ConnorIllinois Supreme Court · 1886
  3. Campbell v. PowersIllinois Supreme Court · 1891
  4. Potter v. GronbeckIllinois Supreme Court · 1886
  5. Merrihew v. Chicago City Ry. Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1900

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Welch v. DavisAppellate Court of Illinois · 1950
  2. Harkin v. Ferro Concrete Construction Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1914
  3. Pease v. Rockford City Traction Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1917

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