Bryant v. Northern Pacific Railway Co.

Thomas Gallagher, Justice.

Action for damages caused to plaintiff’s automobile when struck by defendant’s train while it was stalled on the latter’s track at a street crossing in Anoka on October 10, 19áá. The jury returned a verdict of $500 for plaintiff. From an order denying defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a'new trial, this appeal is taken.

On appeal, defendant contends (1) that the evidence fails to establish negligence chargeable to defendant; (2) that the court erred in not holding plaintiff guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law; and (3) that…