Shay v. Union Pacific R.

This was an action to recover damages from the Union Pacific Railroad Company for the destruction of a carload of what are called "emigrant movables,” including four horses, while in transit on the railroad of said company from Eaton station, Colo., to Idaho Falls, Idaho. The whole history of the shipment is, with much particularity, set forth in the complaint. It is, however, only deemed necessary to refer to the acts of negligence complained of, which are alleged as follows :

"That at the said grade in Wyoming the defendant, by its agents and employees connected a second or helping engine in…