Jameson v. Norfolk & W. Ry. Co.

MEREDITH, PRESIDENT:

Plaintiff, as administrator of the estate of Charlie Jameson, deceased, sued to recover damages for the wrongful death of his decedent, based upon defendant’s alleged negligent operation of one of its trains at a. highway crossing. After hearing the evidence on both sides of the case, the circuit court directed that the jury return a verdict for the defendant. To the judgment entered upon the directed verdict plaintiff prosecutes this writ of error.

The declaration alleges defendant’s ownership and operation of an interstate railroad, extending through the county of…