Byerly v. City of Anamosa

I. The plaintiff was driving on Main street, in the city of Anamosa, and desired to go from Davis to Williams street, which at this place is occupied by the track of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. There was an engine standing on the street when plaintiff attempted to pass over this part of it, which, before he had reached Williams street, began moving. Main street, in this locality, had been filled five or six feet higher than the adjacent lots. There were no barriers or railings to prevent horses from going over the bank. Plaintiff’s horse, which he was driving, became frightened at…