Legal Opinion
Converting Systems, Inc. v. Hot-Line Freight System, Inc.
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided November 26, 2003No. 1-02-3880PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Smith
A machine shipped by plaintiff Converting Systems, Inc. (CSI), was damaged during transport by defendant, carrier Hot-Line Freight System, Inc. (Hot-Line). CSI sued Hot-Line under federal law for repair costs of more than $25,000. The circuit court of Cook County entered judgment for CSI in the amount of $2,500 and, on Hot-Line’s motion pursuant to section 2 — 619(a)(9) of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/2 — 619(a)(9) (West 2002)), dismissed the complaint to the extent that it sought damages greater than that amount. On appeal, CSI contends the court improperly limited Hot-Line’s…
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