Fairchild v. Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee Railway Co.

This suit arises out of a crossing accident in the village of Holly at the intersection of defendant’s railroad tracks with Oakland street. The accident resulted in the death of plaintiff’s son, Virgil Fairchild, who was then 17 years of age. Plaintiff recovered $12,500. Defendant reviews on writ of error.

The point of accident was a substantial distance within the village limits of Holly. Oakland street does not cross defendant’s tracks at right angles, but nearly so; and at this point extends in a northeasterly and southwesterly direction. Defendant’s passenger train was coming into the…