Waggoner v. Alton, Granite & St. Louis Traction Co., 213 Ill. App. 694 (1919)

April 12, 1919 · Illinois Appellate Court
213 Ill. App. 694

B. G. Waggoner, administrator of the estate of Maye Wilton, deceased, appellee, v. Alton, Granite & St. Louis Traction Company, appellant.

Action by a passenger to recover for personal injuries sustained in the derailment of a ear, through the operation of a derail switch at a junction. Judgment for plaintiff. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Madison county; the Hon. Louis Bernreuter, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1918. Certiorari denied by Supreme Court (making opinion final).

Affirmed.

Opinion filed April 12, 1919.

Burroughs & Ryder, for appellant. D. H. Mudge, for appellee.

Mr. Justice McBride

delivered the opinion of the court.