Gardner-Wilmington Coal Co. v. Knott
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action on the case for death caused by alleged wrongful act. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Kankakee County; the Hon Charles B. Garnsey, Judge, presiding
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Vickers
This is an appeal from a judgment of $3,000 rendered by the Circuit Court of Kankakee county, in favor of Harry Knott, as administrator of James Knott, deceased, and against the Gardner-Wilmington Coal Company for negligently causing the death of appellee’s intestate; The declaration, as originally filed, consisted of six counts, and subsequently three additional were filed. A demurrer was sustained to the first and second original counts. The general issue was filed to the remaining counts, and a trial was had before a jury, resulting in the judgment from which this appeal is taken.
Appellee’s…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Wenona Coal Co. v. HolmquistIllinois Supreme Court · 1894
- Swift & Co. v. FueIllinois Supreme Court · 1897
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- Calumet Electric Street Railway Co. v. ChristensonIllinois Supreme Court · 1897
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