I. G.N.R.R. Co. v. Howell

An application for a writ of error in this case was refused and, afterwards, on motion for rehearing, was granted, because it was thought that probably the trial court had committed error in refusing the plaintiff in error, who was defendant below, a continuance upon its application. We shall confine our opinion to that question.

The action was originally brought in behalf of Aline Howell, Vannie Howell and Sullivan Howell, minor children of Henry Howell, by their next friend, George M. Cecil, to recover damages for the negligent killing of Henry Howell by the servants of the defendant. On the…