Hartzell v. Alton, Granite & St. Louis Traction Co.

This suit was commenced by appellee before a justice of the peace in Madison county to recover damages and attorneys’ fees on account of the killing of his cow while she was on the track of appellant. Judgment was there entered against appellant. On appeal to- the circuit court of Madison county judgment was again entered against appellant. The Appellate Court, on appeal, affirmed the judgment of the circuit court and granted a certificate of importance to this court.

The evidence shows, without contradiction, that the appellant operated an electric railway between the cities of Edwardsville,…