Hinkley v. International Harvester Co., 224 Ill. App. 622 (1922)

Feb. 23, 1922 · Illinois Appellate Court · Gen. No. 6,980
224 Ill. App. 622

Edward Hinkley, appellant, v. International Harvester Company, appellee.

Gen. No. 6,980.

Action for damages for personal injuries received while assisting defendant’s servant in repairing plaintiff’s gasoline engine, due to the negligence of such servant in starting the engine without warning. Judgment for defendant on a directed verdict. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Winn'ebago county; the Hon. Robert K. Welsh, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1921.

Reversed and remanded.

Opinion filed February 23, 1922.

Garrett, Maynard & Hull, for appellant. Fisher, North, Welsh & Linscott, for appellee; William D. McHugh and David A. Orebaugh, of counsel.

Mr.- Presiding Justice Dibell

delivered the opinion of the court.