Donnerstag v. Loewenthal

This case was tried upon a call of the “ Short Cause Calendar.” The only point as to which we express any opinion is as to whether the case was properly upon that calendar..Sec. 97, Ch. 110, Starr & Curtis’ Stat. of Ill., provides that “ Upon the plaintiff, his agent or attorney * * * filing an affidavit that he verily believes the trial of said suit will not occupy more than an hour’s time, * * * said suit shall be placed by the clerk upon said short cause calendar.”

Unless such an affidavit is filed it is error to place a suit upon the short cause calendar and compel a party to the cause to…