Quinby v. Union Pacific Railroad

Action for damages because of the alleged negligence of defendant. Plaintiffs prevailed, and defendant appeals. The verdict responded separately to two causes of action, and it was not argued at the bar that the verdict was wrong as to the second cause of action, and the judgment to that extent will be affirmed.

Concerning the first cause of action, plaintiffs in December, 1906, owned and desired’ to ship from Lexington, Nebraska, to Denver, Colorado, 20 valuable draft horses. In order that said horses might be transported with dispatch, plaintiffs waited for a fast freight. Defendant’s agent…