Bollinger v. Schaff

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, J.:

This is an action for damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by plaintiff because of the negligence of defendant at a railroad crossing on one of the principal streets of Fort Scott. There was a trial to a jury, special findings, and a verdict for plaintiff. The defendant appeals, alleging numerous errors, most of which are embodied in the contention that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law.

National avenue, the principal north and south street of Fort Scott, a city of the first class,…