Chicago, R. I. & P. R. Co. v. Peacock

MILLER, J..This action was commenced in the district court of Jefferson county by J. N. Peacock, as plaintiff, to recover damages against the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company, because said company had carelessly and negligently operated its railroad train in such a manner as to frighten the horse of the plaintiff which he was driving, and which resulted in injury to the plaintiff. There was a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $200. Defendant appeals and appears here as plaintiff in error.

Jennie Peacock, as .surviving widow and heir at law of J. N. Peacock,…