Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad v. Gregory

This action was brought under the act of 1853,by theadministratrix, to recover damages for the death of Charles M. Bennett, Avhose death, it is alleged, Avas occasioned by the Avrongfnl act and negligence of the railroad company.

The accident occurred at Cliola station, on the appellant’s road. The deceased, at the time he received the injury Avhieh resulted in his death, Avas a fireman on the locomotive, and in the employ of the company. It is alleged that the company negligently and carelessly permitted the mail-catcher to stand .in close proximity to the track, thereby greatly and…