Legal Opinion

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad v. Oyster

Nebraska Supreme Court

Decided February 23, 1899No. 8642PublishedCited by 22 opinions

Error from the district court of Phelps county. Tried below before Beall, J.

1Opinion of the CourtNorval, J.

Action by Margaret E. Oyster, administratrix of the estate of Granville R. Oyster, deceased, against the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company to recover damages for negligently causing the,death of decedent. Plaintiff obtained a verdict in the sum of $5,000, and the defendant has instituted this proceeding for the purpose of securing a reversal of the judgment entered thereon.

A brief reference to the issues presented by the pleadings in the cause will aid in an understanding of the questions urged upon our attention. The petition avers the appointment and qualification of the…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Gran v. HoustonNebraska Supreme Court · 1895
  2. Metz v. StateNebraska Supreme Court · 1895
  3. Atchison Topeka & Santa Fé Railroad v. PlunkettSupreme Court of Kansas · 1881
  4. Barr v. City of OmahaNebraska Supreme Court · 1894
  5. Carter White Lead Co. v. KinlinNebraska Supreme Court · 1896

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3Cited by22 opinions

  1. Thayer v. Denver & Rio Grande R. R.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1916
  2. Jensen v. Logan CityUtah Supreme Court · 1936
  3. Vanderpool v. PartridgeNebraska Supreme Court · 1907
  4. Trenholm v. KloepperNebraska Supreme Court · 1911
  5. Brayman v. Russell & Pugh Lumber Co.Idaho Supreme Court · 1917

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