Richter v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.

Taylor, C.

On May 31, 1923, defendant’s eastbound passenger train coming from the city of Minneapolis collided with plaintiff’s automobile when crossing Oneida street in the city of St. Paul. Plaintiff recovered a verdict of $1,000 for the injuries to his person and the damages to Ms automobile. Defendant appeals from an order denying its alternative motion for judgment non obstante or for a new trial.

Defendant contends that the evidence does not justify a finding of negligence on its part, and that plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law.

Defendant runs its trains…