Weidekamp's Administratrix v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Turner

— Affirming.

Frank Weidekamp was the foreman of a switching crew in the East Louisville yards of appellee on April 29th, 1911, and while so engaged on that day with his crew in taking from said yards to other yards in the city of Louisville a train of circus ears was run over and killed

This is an action by his personal representative, alleging that he came to his death by reason of the negligence of the appellee, and asking damages therefor.

TJpon the first trial a verdict for $8,000 was returned against appellee, but the court upon motion set that verdict…