Lakin v. Chicago, Rock-Island & Pacific Ry. Co.

SHAIN, P. J.-

-In this case the plaintiff seeks to recover for the death of her minor son, who was killed at a street crossing in Kansas City, Missouri, by a train owned and operated by the defendant railway company. Recovery is also asked as against defendant, William Bulger who was the watchman at said street crossing.

Trial was by jury. The case was submitted on the humanitarian rule alone. Verdict of the jury was for the plaintiff and against both defendants in the sum of $6750. Judgment was entered in accordance with verdict and both defendants appealed.

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