Hammond v. Kansas, O. & G. R. Co.

Opinion by

PINKHAM, C.

This was an action brought by S. E. Hammond, administrator of the estate of C. E. Brown, deceased, for damages for the death by wrongful act, as alleged in plaintiff’s petition, against the Okmulgee Northern Railway Company, and the Kansas, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway Company, both doing business in the state of Oklahoma as common carriers.

The original petition was against the Okmulgee Northern Railway Company, but by leave of court and amendment to the petition was filed making the Kansas, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway Company codefendant, the substance of the amendment being that…