Clark v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

P. E. Clark brought this action against the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company to recover damages for personal injuries and loss sustained in an accidental collision at a railroad crossing just west of the railway station at Ashland. The trial resulted in a general verdict for plaintiff awarding him damages in the sum of $6,155, and with the verdict the jury returned answers to special questions submitted by the court. Upon motion the court gave judgment for defendant on the special findings of the jury. From that judgment…