Perras v. Denver & Rio Grande Railroad

This was an action brought by plaintiff in error to recover damages for the loss of her husband, who at the time of his death was employed by the defendant and had been for some years, as a conductor on its road, and was killed by a collision of trains on July 24, 1891.

On the 19th of December, 1891, this suit was instituted. On February 12, 1892, an amended complaint was filed, in which it was alleged that the defendant in several respects was guilty of negligence, and that by such negligence deceased came to his death.

The complaint had the following verification: “ On this 8th day of…