Williamson v. Grand Trunk Western Railway Co.
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action in case for personal injuries. Appeal from the Municipal Court of Chicago; the Hon. McKenzie Cleland, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Smith
In this action a judgment was entered in the Municipal Court of Chicago in favor of the plaintiff, Alvina H. Williamson, appellee, against the defendant, Grand Trunk Western Railway Company, appellant, for $1,-000 damages for personal injuries to the plaintiff, resulting from alleged- negligence of the defendant.
It appears without controversy that on the evening of February 24, 1908, the plaintiff came from Griffith, Indiana, to her home in Chicago on defendant’s train. She left the train at the Chicago Lawn station of the defendant at about eight o’clock in the evening. It was dark and misty…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad v. SchmellingIllinois Supreme Court · 1902
- City of Chicago v. McNallyIllinois Supreme Court · 1907
- Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad v. StevensonAppellate Court of Illinois · 1905
- Cleveland, C., C. & St. L. Ry. Co. v. ReeseAppellate Court of Illinois · 1901
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- Gilberts v. Rockford & Interurban Railway Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1919