(Download) "People v. Finklea" by Illinois Appellate Court — Second District Judgment Affirmed # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: People v. Finklea
- Author : Illinois Appellate Court — Second District Judgment Affirmed
- Release Date : January 10, 1983
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 58 KB
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Page 668 Sahara Coal Company (Sahara) and Caterpillar Tractor Company (Caterpillar) appeal a judgment entered in the circuit court of Williamson County. The action was brought by Gary Holmes (plaintiff) to recover for personal injuries. Plaintiffs action against Sahara was predicated on a theory of negligence. Plaintiffs action against Caterpillar was predicated on a theory of strict liability. Sahara filed a counterclaim for indemnity against Caterpillar, and Caterpillar filed an action for contribution against Sahara. Following a jury trial, judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff against Sahara in the amount of $183,000. Judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff against Caterpillar in the amount of $200,000. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Caterpillar on Saharas action for indemnity. Sahara was found liable in contribution to Caterpillar, and judgment was entered in the amount of $120,000.