Bergfeld v. New York, Chicago & St. Louis Rd.

This is an appeal on questions of law from a judgment of the Court of Common Pleas against the defendant, appellant herein, and in favor of plaintiff, appellee herein.

Plaintiff’s action was brought as administratrix to recover damages for the alleged wrongful death of Claude A. Bergfeld, allegedly caused by the negligence of defendant.

Defendant’s answer denies negligence and, as a second defense, pleads contributory negligence of plaintiff’s decedent.

Trial resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff of $25,125, and judgment was rendered, with interest, upon the verdict. From that judgment, appeal…