Parks v. Pere Marquette Railway Co.

This case arises out of an automobile-railroad crossing accident in which plaintiff’s decedent sustained fatal injuries. On trial by jury the verdict was in favor of defendant. Judgment was entered accordingly. Plaintiff’s motion for a new trial was denied. She has appealed.

Because decision of the questions presented on this appeal does not necessitate a full and detailed statement of the factual background, only the abbreviated presentation of facts hereinafter contained is essential. Plaintiff’s decedent, Olds F. Parks, at the time of-his death was a minor 20 years of age. He owned the Ford…