Houghton v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Co.

DONNELLY, Judge.

In this jury-tried action for damages resulting from an automobile-train collision in Clay County, Missouri, plaintiff received a verdict in the amount of $50,000. Defendant appeals.

The collision occurred where defendant’s railroad track crosses Route D near Lawson, Missouri. Route D extends east and west. The track extends northwest and southeast and intersects the highway at a rather severe angle. The highway is two-lane blacktop and is straight and level west of the crossing.

The collision in controversy occurred at approximately 9:00 P.M., October 26, 1965. Plaintiff was…