Read v. Pacific Electric Ry. Co.

This is an action by the executrix of the estate of George Gilbert Bead, deceased, to recover damages on account of his death, which, so it is alleged, was caused by the negligence of the defendant. The cause was tried by a jury and a verdict was given in favor of the plaintiff, upon which judgment was duly entered. Thereupon, on motion of the defendant, the court ordered a new trial. The plaintiff appeals from the order granting said motion. The notice of intention to move for a new trial stated, among other things, that it would be made upon the ground that the evidence was insufficient to…