Hutchens v. St. Louis Southwestern Railway Co.

BOOKHOUT, Associate Justice.

This suit was brought by appellant, Ola Hutchens, for herself and as next friend of her minor children, against the appellee railway company to recover damages for the negligent killing of her husband; John Hutchens, by the cars of appellee.

There was an answer by appellee consisting of general denial and plea of contributory negligence. When plaintiff closed her case the court, upon motion of defendant railway company, instructed the jury to find for defendant, which they did. Judgment was duly entered for defendant, and plaintiff perfected an appeal.

John Hutchens…