Blackburn v. Louisiana Ry. & Nav. Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Thirteenth Judicial District Gourt, Parish of Grant; James Andrews, Judge. Action by Mrs. Florence Blackburn; individually and as tutrix for her two minor children, against the Louisiana Railway & Navigation Company; Verdict for plaintiff, motion for new trial overruled, and from a judgment on such verdict, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDawkins, J.
This is an appeal by the defendant railway company from a verdict and judgment in the sum of $30,000 in favor of plaintiff, individually and as tutrix for her two minor children, for the death of the husband and father. She alleged that her husband, Thomas Blackburn, was killed by one of defendant’s trains on the morning of September 9, 1915, as the result of negligence on the part of its agents and employes; that the deceased was a young man, 32 years of age, with a good life expectancy; and, that he was earning $100 per month at the time of his death.
Defendant admitted the killing, but…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Williams v. BernsteinSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1899
- McGuire v. Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific RailroadSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1894
- Lampkin v. McCormickSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1901
- McClanahan v. Vicksburg, S. & P. Ry. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1902
- Rice v. Crescent City RailroadSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1899
5 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by44 opinions
- Pence v. KetchumSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1976
- Raziano v. TrauthLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1930
- Kern v. KnightLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1930
- Parlongue v. LeonLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1927
- Miller v. BaldwinLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1938
39 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.