Finkelstein v. Illinois Central Railroad
Appellate Court of Illinois
Error to the Municipal Court of Chicago; the Hon. John R. Caverly, Judge, presiding. Heard in the Branch Appellate Court at the October term, 1914.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Presiding Justice Pam
delivered the opinion of the court.
In urging a reversal, plaintiff contends that the evidence on behalf of plaintiff shows a prima facie case of common-law liability. In support of said contention he insists that he has proven: “First, delivery of the horses to the defendant in good condition at Assumption, Illinois; second, filling instructions to the carrier of the consignee and destination; third, the reasonable and customary time required for such transit by the carrier; fourth, a longer period of time for the transportation of the horses than such usual and…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Wabash Railroad v. ThomasIllinois Supreme Court · 1906
- Kitza v. Oregon Short Line RailroadAppellate Court of Illinois · 1912
- Burtless v. Oregon Short Line RailroadAppellate Court of Illinois · 1913
- Gemberling v. Grand Trunk Western Railway Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1915
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