McConnell, Admx. v. Thomson, Tr.

The appellant is the administratrix and the widow of David B. McConnell, who prior to, and at the time of his death was employed by the appellee as a brakeman; and who, while engaged in his work as a brakeman, fell from a freight car, and by reason thereof suffered injuries which caused his death. The appellant, as administratrix, filed a complaint against appellee in the Vanderburgh Circuit Court but later dismissed this action and indicated an intention to file her suit in the Federal District Court in the city of Saint Louis in the State of Missouri. Thereupon the appellee, as plaintiff,…