Ford v. McAdoo

Kellogg (A. L.), J.

This is a motion for a new trial, resultant from the verdict of a jury in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $12,500.

The action was brought by the plaintiff, Margaret H. Ford, as administratrix of the estate of her husband, Truman C. Ford, against the defendant Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Bailroad Company to recover damages alleged to have been sustained by the widow and next-of-kin by reason of his death, on or about the 29th day of April, 1918, while he was in defendant’s employ as head brakeman on its railroad. Before the trial of the action William Gr. McAdoo,…