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2020 Torts Law I Case Brief - Ranson -Intent Tort Law...

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Ranson v. Kitner Appellate Court of Illinois, 1889 31 Ill.App. 241

Parties:  

Ranson, Plaintiff, Appellant Kitner, defendant, appellee

Facts: Ranson sued Kitner because he killed his dog while hunting, mistaking it for a wolf. He is seeking to recover for the value of the dog. Procedural History: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff for $50. Basis for the Dispute: Issue: Under Illinois common law is the defendant liable for damages incurred while making a “mistake” that was unintentional. Parties Arguments: Plaintiff: Defendant:

Holding: The defendant is found liable for the damages cause by his mistake for the amount the plaintiff is seeking to recover. The trial court decision was affirmed. Court’s reasoning: By using the word, “mistake” the court is stating that there was intent to harm A animal. This was not an accident because an accident deals with lack of intent. Here there was intent to kill a wolf that the defendant misidentified....