Parker v. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Co.

Plaintiff’s colt was killed at a highway crossing. The highway runs north and south. The railroad right of way is south-southwest. Defendant’s right of way adjoins that of the Michigan Central. The-sketch on following page will aid in a description of the-, situation.

The train was bound south-west, and the colt was killed at the cattle-guard. The guard is distant from the line of the highway 35 feet, measuring on the westerly rail, and 27 feet, measuring on the easterly rail.

The statute1 provides that every railroad company shall provide its right of way fences with—

“ Suitable connecting…