Painter v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

This action was brought by the administrator of the estate of one Lloyd Painter for negligently causing the death of plaintiff’s decedent. On the trial in the district court for Hall county, and after the introduction of all of the evidence, the court, on motion, directed a verdict in favor of the defendant. Judgment was rendered on the verdict, and the plaintiff has appealed.

It is appellant’s main contention that the district court erred in directing a verdict for the defendant. By his petition it was alleged, in substance, that on the 29th day of December, 1908, his decedent bought a first…