Illinois Central Railroad v. Atwell

The Appellate Court for the Fourth District affirmed a judgment recovered by appellee, as administratrix of the estate of George Atwell, deceased, against appellant, in the circuit court of Jackson county, for pecuniary damages resulting to the widow and next of kin from the death of said George Atwell, which was alleged to have been caused by the negligence of appellant.

The defendant offered no evidence, but at the conclusion of the evidence introduced by plaintiff asked the court to direct a verdict of not guilty. The court refused the request, and the question whether the court erred in…