Capital Electric Co. v. Hauswald
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action to Recover Damages, resulting from the operation of an electric light plant. Trial in the Circuit Court of Sangamon County; the Hon. James - A. Creighton, Judge, presiding. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff. Appeal by defendant.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Harker
Appellee brought this suit to recover damages resulting from the operation of an electric light plant erected by appellant near his residence. There was a trial by jury, resulting in a verdict and judgment in his favor for §400.
The injury to appellee by the operation of the plant and the amount of .the damages awarded by the jury are not questioned, but it is contended that appellant is in no respect liable.
Appellant is a corporation chartered under the laws of the State, with power to manufacture and distribute electricity. The plant in question was erected by it under a contract entered…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Village of Jefferson v. ChapmanIllinois Supreme Court · 1889
- City of Joliet v. HarwoodIllinois Supreme Court · 1877
- West v. St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute R. R.Illinois Supreme Court · 1872
- Balsley v. St. Louis, Alton & Terre Haute RailroadIllinois Supreme Court · 1886
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