Wabash Screen Door Co. v. Lewis
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
In 'Error to the Circuit Court of the United States for the Western District of Tennessee. Action by Mary Lewis, as administratrix of the estate of Dock Wright, deceased, against the Wabash Screen Door Company. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
WARRINGTON, Circuit Judge.
This action was commenced in the circuit court of Shelby county, Tenn., and subsequently removed to the court below; the plaintiff below being the 'administratrix of the deceased, who was her son, and the defendant a Minnesota corporation., The declaration states a case of personal injuries and ultimate death caused through alleged negligence. Two pleas were filed; one of not guilty, and the other of contributory negligence: Issue was joined upon the latter plea by replication. A verdict was recovered for $5,750 against the company. A motion for a new trial was over*261ru…
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