Chapman v. Edwards

PARKER, J., pro tem.

This was an action to recover damages as a result of the death of one Charles Jesse Chapman. The action was against L. E. Edwards and C. A. Edwards as copartners doing business under the firm name ■and style of “Edwards Bros.” and against one John Klein as an individual. The cause of action was based upon the theory that the death of Chapman was caused by the negli- • gence of the defendants. This brief statement will suffice as a general statement, inasmuch as the sole point to be considered does not require further detail.

After trial by jury a verdict was returned in…