Reid v. Davis, 227 Ill. App. 619 (1922)

July 10, 1922 · Illinois Appellate Court
227 Ill. App. 619

Lorena Reid, by Izora Reid, defendant in error, v. James C. Davis, director general of railroads, plaintiff in error.

Action for personal injuries received in a collision between defendant’s freight train and a trackman’s motor-driven speeder upon which plaintiff was riding. Judgment for plaintiff. Error to the Circuit Court of Menard county; the Hon. Guy R. Williams, 'Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1921. Certiorari denied by Supreme Court (making opinion final).

Reversed with finding of facts.

Opinion filed July 10, 1922.

• Patton & Patton and Edward H. Golden, for plaintiff in error; William L. Patton, Henry L. Patton, Arthur Lilienstein and Silas II. Strawn, of counsel. Alonzo H. Ranes, Corrinne L. Rice and Virgil 0. Whipp, for defendant in error.

Mr. Justice Heard

delivered the opinion of the court.