Chicago & Alton Railroad v. Mock

This is an action, brought by the administratrix of Mock, against the railroad company, to recover damages, upon the allegation that Mock’s death was caused by the negligence of the railroad company. The negligence complained of is, that the gangway between the smoking and baggage car (which was the first car in the train) and the passenger car (which was the rear car in the train) was unsafe; and the theory upon which the right of plaintiff to recover rests, is, that Mock got upon the train, ascending the steps to the platform at the rear end of the smoking car, and, in attempting to pass…