Wages' Administrator v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Opinion of the Court by

Judge McCandless

Affirming.

Harrison Wages’ administrator filed suit against the Louisville &• Nashville Railroad Company, alleging his intestate’s death was caused by the negligence of that company, and seeking to recover damages therefor. At the close of the evidence a directed verdict in favor of defendant was returned by the jury, and a judgment was entered dismissing the petition. Plaintiff appeals.

The lower court refused to permit appellant’s motion and grounds for a new trial to be filed, and as the pleadings admittedly support the verdict and judgment, if this…