Atlantic Coast Line R. Co. v. Brackin

BROWN, Justice.

This is an action under the homicide act by the appellee as administratrix of the estate of S. M. Brackin, deceased, against appellant Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company for wrongfully causing Brackin’s death. The case was submitted to the jury on counts 1 and 2 of the complaint and defendant’s plea of “not guilty”. There was a verdict and judgment for plaintiff and the defendant has appealed. Said counts aver that “the defendant by and through its agents, servants or employees who were acting within the scope of their employment, * * * did, wantonly and recklessly propel its…