Allen Ex Rel. Harlow v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

This action was commenced in the Circuit Court of Caldwell County, Missouri, by George Harlow, who was duly appointed and qualified as the next friend of the minors hereafter mentioned, whose names and ages are as follows: Vivian Allen of the age of twelve years, Ruth Allen of the age of ten years, Helen Allen of the age of nine years, Velma F. Allen of the age of five years, and Elizabeth Allen, less than one year of age, for the purpose of prosecuting this action for a penalty of $10,000 under the provisions of Section 4217, Revised Statutes 1919, by reason of defendants' alleged wrongful…