Missouri Pacific Railroad v. Beard

Guy A.' Thompson, trustee for Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, has appealed from a judgement of $3,733.33 in favor of Chester F. Beard, individually and as administrator. Of the sum awarded, $3,333.33 was for suffering endured by Chester H. Beard, twelve year old son of the administrator, who died from injuries sustained when he was struck by a train. Four hundred dollars was allowed to compensate expenditures made,by the father as cost of funeral and medical attention.

The jury found in favor of the defendant on an allegation that Chester F. Beard had sustained damages of $2,500 in…