Yastardes v. Chicago & Alton Railroad

Mr. Presiding Justice Boggs

delivered the opinion of the court.

This appeal is prosecuted by appellant to reverse a judgment for $3,500 rendered by the Circuit Court of Madison county in favor of appellee, as administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, Anton Vastardes, for damages for the death of said intestate, alleged to have been caused by the negligent operation of appellant’s train.

The declaration consists of four counts. The first count alleges negligence generally in the operation of said train. The second count charges a failure to cause a bell to be rung or whistle to be…