Newsom v. I. C. R. R.

Joseph Newsom claims of the Illinois Central Railroad Company' damages amounting in the aggregate to $1400. The items claimed are: $350 on account of the destruction of plaintiff’s automobile; $1000 on account of pain, mental anguish and bodily injuries, and $50 for loss of time from work.

The defendant excepted to plaintiff’s demand on the ground that his petition did not disclose a right or cause of action.' The exception was sustained and the suit dismissed.

The plaintiff has appealed.

The petition alleges in substance and effect that the Illinois Central Railroad Company is a common carrier,…