Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co. v. Sullivan

This action was instituted by appellee to recover damag’es for alleged personal injuries received when an automobile in which she was riding ran into the side of a freight train, the property of the appellant railway company, the collision having occurred by reason of the alléged concurring negligence of the driver of the automobile and the appellants. The answer denied the material allegations of the complaint, and alleged that the injuries were the result of appellee’s own negligence.

The only witnesses testifying were the appellee, in her own behalf, and the operatives of the freight train.…