Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad v. Riddle
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Mercer county; the Hon. Arthur A. Smith, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Bbeese
This was an action on the case to recover damages of appellants for killing a hog by a railroad train under their control.
The only point we have deemed it necessary to consider is, the admissibility in evidence of statements made by Lampson, the engine driver, made after the accident occurred. Lampson was the agent of appellants for a particular purpose, and whilst in the accomplishment of such purpose, his acts and declarations made at the time would doubtless be evidence to charge the principal. But his declarations made after the purpose for which he was employed has been accomplished, or…
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