Bell v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Opinion of the Court by

Commissioner Sandidge—

Affirming.

Appellant, William Bell’s administratrix, instituted this action and sought to recover from appellee, Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company and I. H. Mooy, for the death of her intestate, upon the theory that it was caused by tbeir negligence. At tbe conclusion of all the .evidence tbe trial court peremptorily instructed tbe jury to find for appellees. Hence tbe appeal.

Appellant insists that tbe court erred in awarding appellees tbe peremptory instruction. Tbe undisputed facts ar.e these: Three railroad dump cars and a spreader .car bad…