Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad v. Featherly

Albert, C.

This action was brought by Nancy L. Featherly, as administratrix of the estate of John Raley, deceased, against the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company, to recover damages sustained by the alleged negligence of the defendant, whereby the intestate was struck and fatally injured by moving cars whthe attempting to cross the defendant’s track on a public crossing in the city of Crete. There was a verdict for the plaintiff, and from a judgment rendered thereon the defendant prosecutes error to this court.

Contributory negligence was relied upon as a defense, and touching the…