Bugg v. Mitchell

Appellee brought this action on account of the death of a horse belonging to him, which he , alleged was .negligently killed by defendant’s (appellant’s) agents or servants while acting within the line and scope of their employment.

The facts, briefly stated, are as follows: About April 19, 1921, the defendant was operating a railroad which spanned Big Shades creek,between Parkwood and Bessemer, Ala,, by means of a trestle, which was from 30 to 40 feet high and between 80 and 100 feet long. The horse of plaintiff strayed from plaintiff’s premises onto the trestle, stepped into one or more of…