Illinois Central Railroad v. Davidson
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Appellate Court for the Third Dis- ■ trict;—heard in that court on appeal from the Circuit Court of Sangamon county; the Hon. James A. Creighton, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice VicicErs
Appellee brought this suit against the Illinois Central Railroad Company to recover damages to eight horses and one mule, and attorney’s fees, under the Railroad Fencing act of this State, caused by the engine and cars of the railroad company. The facts are undisputed, and the sole question for our determination is whether the railroad company is liable for the injuries under section 68 of chapter 114. (3 Starr & Cur. Stat. p. 3253.)
There is a grade crossing of the Illinois Central railroad and the Pawnee railroad at Pawnee Junction, Illinois,- at right angles. The fences of the two roads…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railway Co. v. WilliamsIllinois Supreme Court · 1898
- Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad v. GuertinIllinois Supreme Court · 1886
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