American Barge Line Co. v. Leatherman's Adm'x

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Siler

— Affirming in part, reversing in part.

The administratrix of John R. Leatherman, deceased, appellee, recovered a judgment of $9,000, that is to say $6,000 for decedent’s mother and $3,000 for decedent’s father, against American Barge Line Company, appellant, for the pecuniary loss resulting from Leatherman’s death.- The company appeals.

Appellant now contends that the judgment is erroneous (1) because no negligence was proven and (2) because an instruction as to contributory negligence should have been given and (3) because the verdict was excessive.

Without…