Louisville & Nashville Railroad v. Cline
Supreme Court of Georgia
Action, fox damages. Before Judge Fite. Bartow superior court. July 16, 1910.
1Opinion of the CourtBeck, J.
The father of Lillie May Cline, a twelve year old child, brought suit against the Louisville & Nashville Bailroad Company to recover damages for the killing of said child by a fast moving-locomotive and train while she was attempting to rescue a six year old boy companion and playmate, who had fallen upon the track in an effort to get out of the way of the train when he became aware of its approach. The defendant demurred generally and specially to the petition; the court overruled the demurrer, and defendant excepted.
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