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Ranson v. Kitner

Illinois Appellate Court

31 Ill. App. 241 (Ill. App. Ct.1889)

Relevant factsFree

While hunting wolves, Ranson (defendant) mistook Kitner's (plaintiff) dog for a wolf and shot it dead; a jury found Ranson liable and awarded Kitner $50 in damages, and Ranson appealed.

IssueFree

Whether a party can be held liable for damages resulting from actions taken in good faith based on the party's own honest mistake.

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