Meekins v. Railway Co.
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Action by J. G. Meekins, administrator of John Jones, against the Norfolk and Southern Railroad Company, heard by Judge W. B. Gowrtcil and a jury, at Fall Term, 1903, of the Superior Court of Tyrrell County.
1Opinion of the CourtDouglas, J.
This is an action to recover damages for the death of the intestate from injuries alleged to have been received through tlie negligence of the defendant. The first issue was as follows: “Was the death of the intestate, John Jones, caused by the negligence of the defendant, as alleged in the complaint?” This issue was answered “No,” which rendered the remaining issues immaterial.
There are several exceptions, nearly all to the charge or failure to charge; but as they are so connected with the evidence that they may not arise upon a new trial, we will confine ourselves to the exception which…
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