Union Pacific Railroad v. Siemann

These parties appeared in reverse order in the trial court. Plaintiff in error is hereinafter referred to as the company, defendant in error as plaintiff, and her deceased husband as Siemann.

In the midafternoon of November 10, 1941, Siemann was traveling east on a private road which crossed the company’s railway track. Its engine with a caboose attached was traveling north on that track. At the crossing a collision occurred in which Siemann was fatally injured. Plaintiff brought this suit against the company to recover damages in the sum of $2,999 for her husband’s death. On a verdict for her…