Imes v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R.
Appellate Court of Illinois
Trespass on. the Case, for personal injuries. Appeal from the Circuit Court of McDonough County; the Hon. John A. Gray, Judge presiding. Heard in this court at the May term, 1902.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Harker
This suitjwas brought by appellant as the administrator of James J. Windsor, deceased, to recover damages for the killing of deceased by a train while he ivas attempting to cross appellant’s railroad at a street crossing in the city of Colchester, Illinois. When killed, deceased was riding in a wagon, drawn by two mules which he was driving.
The declaration contains four counts. The first count charges that the defendant carelessly and improperly managed the locomotive and train; the second count charges a violation of the statutory duty to ring the bell and blow the whistle; the third count…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad v. JohnsonIllinois Supreme Court · 1882
- Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Co. v. HessionsIllinois Supreme Court · 1894
- Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co. v. HalseyIllinois Supreme Court · 1890
- Kettering v. City of JacksonvilleIllinois Supreme Court · 1869
- City of Quincy v. BullIllinois Supreme Court · 1883
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