Illinois Central Railroad v. Nelson

The heirs of Percy Nelson, deceased, brought a wrongful death action against the Illinois Central Railroad Company, herein called Railroad, Standard Oil Company, herein called Standard, and C. H. Weathersby. Chancery jurisdiction was acquired because of attachment features of the case. Judgment for $150,000 was rendered against all defendants, who appealed to this Court.

In view of the general finding’ of the lower court in favor of appellees, the facts are stated in the light most favorable to appellees, which means that all evidence favorable to appellees is taken as true, together with all…