Barron v. B. & O. Railroad

Hatcher, Judge :

The administratrix of Frank Barron, deceased, brought this action to recover damages from the railroad company, alleging that it wrongfully caused his death. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence, the trial court directed a verdict for defendant and dismissed the case. Plaintiff secured a writ of error.

The deceased was found dead (practically so) on defendant’s track at about 3:55 A.M., one quarter of a mile above Blue Creek crossing. His legs were severed and his body had seemingly been dragged along the track for about sixty feet before the severance. He was last seen in…