Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad v. Ayers
Supreme Court of Kansas
Error from Marion District Court. Action by George W. Ayers against The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company. Plaintiff had judgment, and defendant comes to this court. The opinion, filed December 7, 1895, states the nature of the action and the material facts.
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Martin, C. J.: I. The original action was brought by the defendant in error against the plaintiff in error to recover damages for the alleged negligent burning of a grain elevator, a hay-press, some baled and a quantity of loose hay, and other property. The trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff, September 30, 1890, for $2,624.44 damages, $150 attorney’s fee, and costs taxed at $272.75. The allegation of negligence was as follows :
“ While said defendant was engaged in operating the defendant’s railroad, and while running its…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Clark v. Missouri Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of Kansas · 1892
- Bent v. PhilbrickSupreme Court of Kansas · 1876
- Missouri Pacific Railway Co. v. HolleySupreme Court of Kansas · 1883
- Kenney v. Hann. & St. Jo. R. R.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1876
- St. Louis & San Francisco Railway Co. v. FudgeSupreme Court of Kansas · 1888
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3Cited by27 opinions
- Cole v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.Supreme Court of Kansas · 1914
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- Clyde Milling & Elevator Co. v. BuoySupreme Court of Kansas · 1905
- Missouri & Kansas Telephone Co. v. VandervortSupreme Court of Kansas · 1905
- Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. HaleSupreme Court of Kansas · 1902
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