Charles Betz Son v. Illinois Cent. R. Co.

This is a suit for damages suffered by plaintiffs as the result of a collision between a hearse of plaintiffs and a switch engine of defendant.

The damage to the hearse is placed at $1,412, and the balance of the claim, $1,125 is for rent of hearses for funeral services which the plaintiff was compelled to pay during the time the damaged hearse was being repaired.

There is no controversy over the amount. The sole contest is as to the defendant’s liability.

The district judge rendered judgment in favor of plaintiff, basing his judgment on the doctrine of the last clear chance.

The collision…