Omaha, Niobrara & Black Hills Railroad v. O'Donnell

This action was instituted in the district court of Platte county, for damages sustained by plaintiff resulting from *477personal injury and the destruction of his team, harness’,, and wagon, at a railroad crossing at the town of St. Edwards, on the line of the railroad of plaintiff in error. The cause was tried to a jury, who returned a verdict in favor of defendant in error for $5,500. This verdict was set aside by the district court, and a new trial granted. On the second trial a verdict was returned in favor of defendant in error for $5,000. A motion for a new trial was filed, assigning two…