Karnes v. Keck

LINDLEY, District Judge.

The defendants file herein their motion to dismiss the action, alleging that the same is barred by the statute of limitations of Illinois. Plaintiff seeks to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by him, according to the allegations of his complaint, on May 21, 1933. Affidavits in support of the motion disclose that the alleged assault, from which the injuries are claimed to have resulted, occurred on May 21, 1933. Counsel for plaintiff stipulate that the assault occurred on that date.

The records show that the complaint was filed in February, 1935, but that…