Vinson v. Los Angeles Pacific Railroad

This is an action brought by the widow and minor children of Elmer Vinson, deceased, for damages alleged to have been suffered by reason of his death, which was alleged to have been caused by the negligence of defendant. The action was tried by a jury, which gave a verdict in favor of plaintiffs for five thousand dollars, and from the judgment entered thereon defendant has appealed.

A motion for a new trial was made upon the minutes of the court, and denied. No appeal was taken from such order. It is contended that the statement settled after the denial of the motion for a new trial should not…