Murray v. Pennsylvania Railroad

Mr. Presiding Justice Burke

delivered the opinion of the court.

Mabel Murray, administratrix of the estate of Milton Murray, deceased, filed a complaint in the superior court of Coolc county against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and Willard Wiltger for the wrongful death of her son Milton, who was 16 years of age. Milton died as a result of injuries suffered when the automobile operated by Wiltger, in which he (Milton) rode as a passenger, was struck by a freight train operated by defendant. The case was tried by the court and a jury. Prior to the trial the cause was dismissed as to…