Crawford v. Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad

The opinion of the court was delivered by

JohnstoN, J.:

This action was brought by plaintiffs in error to recover damages for certain horses and colts alleged to have been killed through the negligence of the railroad company. After they had offered their testimony, a demurrer to the same was interposed by the railroad company, on the ground that the evidence offered did not prove a cause of action in their favor and against the company. The court sustained the demurrer and rendered judgment for the company. After the rendition of the judgment, a motion for a new trial was made and overruled,…