Giannini v. Southern Pacific Co.

CAMPBELL, J., pro tem.

This is an appeal from a judgment entered upon the verdict of the jury awarding plaintiffs thirty thousand dollars damages for the death of Pete Giannini, which occurred in a crossing accident on September 15, 1925, near Kingsburg, in Fresno County. The action was brought by Lena Giannini, the surviving wife of Pete Giannini, on her own behalf, and as guardian ad litem of their two children, Leroy Giannini and Eugene Giannini. It is one of those unfortunate occurrences which arise by reason of the failure of automobile drivers to appreciate the danger involved in…