McDonald v. St. Louis, Springfield & Peoria Railroad, 223 Ill. App. 630 (1921)

Nov. 10, 1921 · Illinois Appellate Court
223 Ill. App. 630

Tillie McDonald, administratrix of the estate of William C. McDonald, deceased, appellee, v. St. Louis, Springfield & Peoria Railroad, appellant.

Action by an administrator for damages for the death of decedent in a collision between defendant’s train and his automobile at a crossing. Judgment for plaintiff. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Madison county; the Hon. Louis Bernreuter, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the March term, 1921. Certiorari denied by Supreme Court (making opinion final).

Affirmed.

Opinion filed November 10, 1921.

Opinion modified and rehearing denied March 30, 1922.

Terry, Gueltig & Powell, for appellant; Burton & Hamilton, of counsel.

D. G. Williamson, L. G. George and Geers & Geers, for appellee.

Mr. Justice Boggs

delivered the opinion of the court.