Louisville & Nashville Railroad v. Parker's Administrator

Opinion op ti-ie Court by

Judge Turner

Affirming.

On the 30th of June, 1913, plaintiff’s intestate, Edward Parker, -while engaged as a fireman on a locomotive engaged in switching service in the yards of' appellant at Middlesboro, Kentucky, was killed, and his administrator instituted this action against the company for damages, alleging that his death was brought about through its negligence.

Upon a trial in the circuit court a verdict for $7,000.00 for the plaintiff was returned, upon which judgment was entered, and the company has appealed.

The original answer of the defendant consisted merely…