Illinois Central Railroad v. Slatton

This was an action on the case, brought to the Perry circuit court, by Susan Slatton, administratrix on the estate of John W. Slatton, against the Illinois Central. Eailroad Company, to recover damages for having caused the death of the intestate, by the negligent management of a train.

There were two counts in the declaration, one alleging that while deceased was using due care when alighting from the train at Tamaroa, the train was suddenly and violently started forward, by means whereof deceased was thrown under the wheels, and injured so that he died.

In the other count it is alleged, that…