Lawrence v. Bamberger Railroad Company

CROCKETT, Justice.

Plaintiff, a sixteen year old boy, was struck and severely injured by defendant’s train as he stood upon its crossing at 8th North and 3rd West Streets in Salt Lake City, Utah. Upon issue joined as to defendant’s negligence, and plaintiff’s contributory negligence, trial was had to the court. It found no negligence on the part of defendant, nor contributory negligence by plaintiff, and dismissed the action. Plaintiff appeals, and defendant cross appeals, each challenging the finding adverse to such party.

Plaintiff urges that because the motion to dismiss was granted at the…