Legal Opinion
Gloria Elston v. Larry Morgan and Clarence A. Brown
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided March 9, 1971No. 18364PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CAMPBELL, Senior District Judge.
This diversity tort case results from a collision of an automobile driven by plaintiff-appellant, Gloria Elston with a truck owned by defendant, Larry Morgan operated by his employee, defendant Clarence Brown.
The collision occurred at 6:30 P.M. on January 5, 1967. It was clear, dry and dark. Plaintiff was travelling east on Route 50 in St. Clair County, Illinois approaching the intersection of Route 111, a north-south road crossing Route 50 at right angles. Defendant Brown, driving a semi-truck tractor pulling a loaded trailer weighing a total of 72,834 pounds,…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Maki v. FrelkIllinois Supreme Court · 1968
- Krieger v. Aurora, Elgin & Chicago RailroadIllinois Supreme Court · 1909
- Tillman v. Great American Indemnity Co. Of New YorkCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1953
- Marcus Loew Booking Agency v. Princess PatCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1944
- Moyers v. Chicago & Eastern Illinois RailroadAppellate Court of Illinois · 1963
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3Cited by19 opinions
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