Knapp v. Chicago & West Michigan Railway Co.

March 29,1895, at about half past 8 o’clock in the evening, Lyman H. Knapp, an experienced brakeman, who had been in the employ of the defendant for two weeks, received injuries while attempting to couple freight cars at a street crossing, from which he soon after-wards died. His administratrix brought this action to recover damages for his death, and obtained judgment. Defendant appeals.

One of the errors assigned is that the testimony failed to disclose any liability on the part of the defendant. It is said by counsel for the defendant that from the evidence no one could say what was the…