Pittsburgh, Etc., R. Co. v. Staton

This action was instituted by Theresa C. Staton against the Pittsburgh, etc., R. Co. to recover damages.

It is averred in her first paragraph of complaint that she was the owner of a mule which strayed upon the defendant's railroad, and that the defendant negligently ran its locomotive and cars against and over the mule, and by reason thereof the mule was killed.

It is averred in her second paragraph of complaint that the defendant had failed and neglected to construct and maintain a fence and cattle-guard sufficient to prevent stock from going upon its right of way and tracks where a certain…