McNeal's Admr. v. Norfolk & Western Railway Co.

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

John McNeal, as administrator of David Mason Me-Neal, brought this suit against the Norfolk & Western Railway Company to recover damages for his death. At the conclusion of the evidence the court directed a verdict in favor of the defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

The first question presented is whether the alleged bill of exceptions may be considered. The case was tried in the Boyd circuit court at its March term, 1918, which began on the second Monday in March and continued for twenty-four juridical days. The next regular term of…