Wright v. Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Co.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Prom Superior Court of Tippecanoe County; Henry H. Vinton, Judge. Action by Martha Wright, as administratrix of the estate of Perry Ms Wright, deceased, against the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company. Prom a judgment for defendant, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMyers, J.
— Appellant brought this action against appellee to recover damages on account of the alleged negligent killing of her decedent, Perry M. Wright. Issues were formed and submitted to a jury for trial. At the close of appellant’s evidence, on motion of appellee, the court, over appellant’s objection, instructed the jury to return a verdict in its favor. Appellant’s motion for a new trial was overruled, and judgment rendered in accordance with the jury’s verdict. The sustaining of appellee’s motion peremptorily to instruct the jury, and the overruling of appellant’s motion for a new trial are…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Faris v. HobergIndiana Supreme Court · 1893
- Davis v. Mercer Lumber Co.Indiana Supreme Court · 1905
- Gregory v. Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis RailroadIndiana Supreme Court · 1887
- Messick v. Midland Railway Co.Indiana Supreme Court · 1891
- Indiana & Chicago Coal Co. v. NealIndiana Supreme Court · 1906
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