Williams v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Co.

Plaintiff is the curator of two children, aged three and sis years. Their father and mother had been divorced for some time when the father was killed in a wreck of one of defendant’s trains in Platte county, in this State. Charging the wreck to the negligence of defendant, this action was brought under the statute, to recover damages for the children. Plaintiff prevailed in the trial court.

*471Several interesting and important points have been raised by defendant and discussed by the respective counsel. Defendant challenges plaintiff’s right to sue on the ground that his appointment was made by…