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.