Hoffman v. Grand Trunk Western Railway Co., 228 Ill. App. 613 (1922)

Dec. 11, 1922 · Illinois Appellate Court · Gen. No. 27,435
228 Ill. App. 613

William J. Hoffman and Emil A. Hoffman, trading as Planer & Sticker Bolt Supply Company, appellees, v. Grand Trunk Western Railway Company, appellant.

Gen. No. 27,435.

Action for the value of screws delivered to defendant for transportation and never received by the consignee nor returned to plaintiffs. Judgment for plaintiffs. Appeal from the Municipal Court of Chicago; the Hon. John K. Prindiville, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1921.

Reversed.

Opinion filed December 11, 1922.

Kretzinger, Kretzinger & Smith, for appellant. No appearance for appellees.

Mr. Justice Dever

delivered the opinion of the court.