Burlington-Rock Island R. v. McCartney

Charley McCartney brought this suit against the Burlington-Rock Island Railroad Company to recover damages for the killing of two horses belonging to him and the damages to his wagon and harness. The cause was tried before the court without a jury, and resulted in a judgment for the plaintiff. The defendant appealed.

The appellant failed to file briefs, and the case is before this court on fundamental error only. The plaintiff sued for $200, the value of his horses, $15 for the damage to his harness, and $10 for the damage to his wagon, making a total of $225, and for reasonable attorney’s…