Roach v. Union Pacific Railroad

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Pringle.

Plaintiffs in error sued the defendants in error for damages arising out of the alleged wrongful death of their husband and father, Ralph Leroy Roach. The deceased was killed when the automobile which he was driving was struck by an engine belonging to the Union Pacific Railroad Company while being operated by one of its employees. The parties will be referred to as they appeared in the trial court, or by name.

The complaint alleged negligence on the part of the defendants. The answer denied negligence and alleged contributory negligence on the part of the…