Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R. R. v. Austin

This Avas an action on the case, under the statute, to recover damages for the death of plaintiff’s husband, on whose estate she is administratrix, the death being caused by the negligence of the servants of the railroad company, appellants here.

The jury found a verdict for forty-two hundred and fifty dollars in damages, on which the court rendered judgment, having overruled defendants’ motion for a new trial.

We have examined the evidence very carefully, as it is spread upon the record, and whilst we are of opinion there is great doubt how the verdict should be, we do not feel authorized, in…