Chesapeake & O. Ry. Co. v. Shanks

ObINION OB THE 'COURT BY

STANLEY, COMMISSIONER--

Affirming.

The appellee, Clayton Slianks, was injured when Ms truck was demolished by appellant’s fast passenger train at a grade crossing in Campbell county called “Ten Mile Crossing.” The accident occurred during- a heavy snow on February 4, 1933. The appeal is from a judgment for $958. The plaintiff established extraordinary care upon his part, without learning- of the approach of the train, while the defendant proved that the whistle and bell of the engine had been blown and rung according- to statutory requirements, and that the headlight was…