Schendel v. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co.

This is an action by a special administrator to recover damages for the wrongful death of Charles Hilt, plaintiff’s intestate, for the benefit of his surviving widow and three minor children. The cause of action is based upon a violation of the Federal Safety Appliance Act. Both the decedent and the defendant were engaged in interstate commerce at the time of the accident complained of. There was a verdict in favor of plaintiff of $24,000. The appeal is from an order denying defendant’s alternative motion for judgment or for a new trial.

Decedent was 84 years of age. He was in the employ of…