Chicago and Erie Railroad Co. v. Barnes

The appellee recovered judgment against appellant for damage to his crops, which were overflowed by reason of appellant’s negligent construction and maintenance of a bridge and culvert, which were insufficient to permit the passage of the water flowing in natural watercourses crossed by said appellant’s railroad. That a railway company is liable for the damages occasioned by such overflow is not controverted, but appellant aslcs a reversal because the court erred in overruling its motion for new trial.

One cause for a new trial is the insufficiency of the evidence to sustain the verdict. After…