Parker v. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad

Plaintiff was thoroughly familiar with, tbe crossing at which, the accident occurred. The road was a pathway across his farm which extended across the railroad tracks to the west. He used the ■crossing frequently in going to and from town and from one part of his farm to another. On the day of the accident he was on his way to that part of his farm which lies to the west of the railroad. He stopped at a point near the track where he could see to the north for a distance of 75 or 80 yards, yet he did not see the train until it was within 25 or 30 feet of him. When he stopped, he first looked…