John Morris Co. v. Burgess
Appellate Court of Illinois
Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook County; the Hon. Elliott Anthony, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtMokan, J.
This action Avas brought by appellee, who is the widoAV and administratrix of George W. Burgess deceased, to recover damages for his death, Avhich was occasioned by the explosion of a steam boiler or boilers owned and operated by the appellant company. The boilers Avhich exploded Avere situated at the rear of the building fronting on Monroe street, known as 118 and 120 East Monroe street, Chicago. At the time of the explosion, deceased was working as a teamster, and was upon his wagon waiting for a load (from a business house which he was serving) in the public alley south of and adjoining…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Losee v. . BuchananNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
- Chicago & Northwestern Railroad v. MorandaIllinois Supreme Court · 1879
- Laflin & Rand Powder Co. v. TearneyIllinois Supreme Court · 1890
- Atwood v. WeltonSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1828
- Illinois Central Railroad v. PhillipsIllinois Supreme Court · 1868
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