Monson v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Wright District Court. — O. E. Albrooic, Judge. This is an action at law to recover damages from the defendant for its alleged negligence in striking and injuring plaintiff’s automobile. There was a trial to a jury, and a verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff in the sum of $800. The defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtPreston, J.
The issues and claim, as stated by plaintiff, are substantially this:
On July 12, 1912, the plaintiff, accompanied by his wife and Mrs. Berg, undertook to make a trip by automobile from Elmore, Minnesota, to Manson, Iowa. The route selected passed through Goldfield and Eagle Grove. The automobile was a 4-cylinder, 40-horse power, 5-passenger Marion touring car, then in good condition and working well. It had been used less than one year, and was worth $1,250.
*1357At all times mentioned, the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company was a duly organized corporation, engaged in owning and…
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