Reinhart v. Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Co.

This action was brought to recover damages for wrongful death. The cause was tried to the court and a jury, and resulted in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $8,988. The defendants made no motion for a new trial, but moved for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, which was overruled. Judgment was entered upon the verdict, and the defendants appeal.

The facts may be summarized as follows: The respondent is the administratrix of the estate of Leo Reinhart, deceased, and the action is brought in a representative capacity for her own benefit as widow and for the benefit of two…