Countryman v. Sullivan

This case arises out of an intersection accident occurring August 30, 1949. A motor scooter operated by plaintiff’s intestate and an automobile operated by the defendant collided at a street intersection in Belvidere, Illinois. The suit is brought under the Injuries Act for the alleged wrongful death of Clarence Countryman, age about fifteen years.

The complaint is in two counts. Count one charges the defendant with various negligent acts. Count two charges willful and wanton misconduct on the part of the defendant. It specifically charges that the defendant willfully and wantonly operated his…