Case Details

Illinois Central Ralroad Company v. Lucius S. Cowles

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Appellant/Plaintiff

Illinois Central Railroad Company

Appellee/Defendant

Lucius S. Cowles

Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys

Glover, Cook, Campbell

Appellee/Defendant Attorneys

Frederick C. Ingalls

County of Origin

Stephenson County

Justice

Justice John D. Caton

Terms of Court

April 1863

Disposition

Affirmed

Citation

32 Ill 116

Case Summary

Cowles sued Illinois Central Railroad for lost goods, initially winning $75.66. The company appealed to the Circuit Court, challenging evidence admissibility and liability. Despite uncertainties about the goods' loss, the court upheld the lower court's decision, deeming evidence inconclusive. The judgment favored Cowles and was affirmed by the court due to lack of compelling evidence against the defendant.