Novak, Admx., Etc. v. Chi. & C. Dist. Tr. Co.

This is an action for wrongful death. The court directed a verdict for appellee at the conclusion of appellant’s evidence. This action was assigned as error in appellant’s motion for new trial and is relied upon as grounds for reversal in this appeal.

Basically three major questions are presented for our consideration. The first is: Was there some evidence of negligence on the part of appellant sufficient to necessitate taking the case to the jury? The second is: Was decedent guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law? The third is: Was there evidence of such expenses or of such…