Berg v. Fort Dearborn Fireproof Storage Co., 228 Ill. App. 633 (1923)

Feb. 16, 1923 · Illinois Appellate Court · Gen. No. 27,235
228 Ill. App. 633

Nicklas P. Berg, appellee, v. Fort Dearborn Fireproof Storage Company, appellant.

Gen. No. 27,235.

Suit for damages for destruction of an automobile by fire through alleged negligence of employee of defendant storage company. Question, whether employee concerned was acting within scope of his authority. Judgment for plaintiff. Appeal from the Municipal Court of Chicago; the Hon. John J. Rooney, Judge, presiding. Heard in the Branch Appellate Court at the October term, 1921.

Affirmed.

Opinion filed February 16, 1923.

Stebbins, Garey, L’Amoreaux & Hurtubise, for appellant. Guy M. Blake and Hart E. Baker, for appellee.

Mr. Justice Taylor

delivered the opinion of the court.