Weberg v. Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad

Thomas Gallagher, Justice.

Action for the wrongful death of Balph William Melin, brought by Dorothy L. Weberg, his widow, as special administratrix of his estate. Originally, the Chicago, Bock Island & Pacific Eailroad Company and the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Eailroad Company were joined as defendants, but by stipulation the cause against each of them was dismissed with prejudice. On October 6, 1949, at the close of the trial, a verdict was directed in favor of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Eailroad Company, hereinafter referred to as defendant, on the ground that…