John Griffiths & Son Co. v. National Fireproofing Co.

Decided December 19, 1923. Frank K. Dunn wrote the opinion for the court.

310 Ill. 331 · Cited 91 times

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• Messersmith v. . American Fidelity Co. · 133 N.E. 432
• Union Stock Yards Co. v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad · 196 U.S. 217
• Zeigler v. Illinois Trust & Savings Bank · 245 Ill. 180
• John Wanamaker, New York, Inc. v. Otis Elevator Co. · 126 N.E. 718
• Claffy v. Chicago Dock & Canal Co. · 249 Ill. 210

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