Krtinich v. Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway Co.

Gallagher, Chief Justice.

Appeal from an order granting judgment for defendant notwithstanding the verdict for plaintiff. The order was made on defendant’s alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial.

Action was instituted by Mary Krtinich individually and as special administratrix of the estate of George Krtinich, her deceased husband and father of her children, George (age ten), John (age nine), C. (age seven), and Marlene (age four). Defendant answered, denying that it was negligent and alleging contributory negligence and assumption of risk. Upon issues thus…