Laverenz v. C., R. I. & P. R.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Scott Oi/rcwit Gov/rt. The plaintiff’s intestate was killed by being run over by an engine on the defendant’s road, and this action was brought to recover damages therefor. There was a trial by jury; verdict for the plaintiff, and a new trial granted on motion of the defendant. From this the plaintiff appeals. At a proper time the defendant moved the court to direct the jury to return a verdict for it. This was overruled; and from this the defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSeevers, J.
I. The deceased, being in custody of certain cattle, or hogs, or both, which were shipped at Atchison, Kansas, became a passenger on a freight train on defendant’s road. The accident which caused his death occurred at Wilton, in this State. That the deceased was a passenger on defendant’s road is not controverted. The train on which the deceased came to Wilton stopped at that point, or rather *322engines were changed, and other cars added thereto. It became necessary, and the deceased was required, to change cars at Wilton. To do so, he was required to cross one or more tracks in order to reach…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- State v. CurranSupreme Court of Iowa · 1879
- Stone v. C. & N. W. R.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1877
- Burlington Gas Light Co. v. Geeen, Thomas & Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1866
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- Lyons v. HarrisSupreme Court of Iowa · 1887