Memphis, Dallas & Gulf Railroad v. Buckley
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Hempstead Circuit Court; Jacob M. Carter, Chancellor; Statement by the court. This suit was brought by the appellee as administratrix of the estate of Charles L,. Buckley, deceased, for the benefit of the estate and also for the benefit of herself as the next of kin.
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Appeal from Hempstead Circuit Court; Jacob M. Carter, Chancellor; Statement by the court. This suit was brought by the appellee as administratrix of the estate of Charles L,. Buckley, deceased, for the benefit of the estate and also for the benefit of herself as the next of kin. The negligence alleged was that Charles D. Buckley was walking upon appellant’s track, and that one of appellant’s trains was following him; that tihe employees, after discovering his perilous situation, “negligently and carelessly struck, ran over and killed hi-m.” The answer denied the allegation of negligence, and…
1Opinion of the Court
Wood, J.,
(after stating the facts). Appellee’s expectancy was 26 years. The deceased was 20 years, of age; lived with' appellee, who was his mother. He was deaf, but otherwise unafflicted. He was the eldest of those living with his mother. He knew how to farm, and his mother depended upon him, as the other boys were younger and smaller. He helped to malee the crops, and when through with that work would hire out. His wages would sometimes he from a dollar and a half to two dollars per day, and he would_ bring his money home and spend it for his own clothing and for the benefit of the family.…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- L. R., M. R. & T. Ry. Co. v. LeverettSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1886
- St. L., I. M. & S. Ry. v. WilkersonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1885
- Railway Co. v. DavisSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1892
- Sibley v. RatliffeSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1888
- St. Louis Southwestern Railway Co. v. ThompsonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1909
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