Culpepper v. Arkansas Southern R.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Fifth Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson; Marion Franklin Machen, Judge. Action by William W. Culpepper against' the Arkansas Southern Railroad Company. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Statement of the Case.
N1CHOLLS, C. J.
The question before us for decision is as to the jurisdiction of the district court of Jackson parish. Defendant’s exception to the jurisdiction of that court having been sustained, and his demand dismissed, he has appealed.
The action is one of tort, brought against the defendant railroad corporation for damages. for having, through its fault and negligence, caused the death of Charles S. Culpepper, the son of the plaintiff.
The allegations as to the cause Of the injury, and the facts, were that On the night of the 6th of October, while the son was employed…
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