Atlantic Coast Line Railroad v. Gates

This action was brought to recover damages for the death of the plaintiff’s intestate, Alexander Ashlock, who, while lying prone, at night, between the rails of the defendant’s railroad, was run over and killed by a train of the defendant. There was a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff, and the defendant assigns error.

The accident occurred about 11:00 o’clock on the night of Sunday, August 12, 1945, in Chesterfield county, upon the private right of way of the defendant, between Midlothian Turnpike crossing, in the county, and Hull street crossing, in the city of Richmond, Virginia. The…