Stevens v. Norfolk & Western Railway Co.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE:

Lowdermilk, J.

The instant case was transferred from the Second District to this office in order to lessen the disparity in caseloads among the Districts.

Plaintiff-appellant, Raymond J. Stevens (Stevens), brought suit against defendant-appellee, Norfolk & Western Railway Company (N&W) claiming, inter-alia, that they were negligent in failing to provide adequate warning devices at a railroad crossing where Stevens’ vehicle collided with N&W’s train. Following a verdict in favor of N&W, Stevens perfected this appeal.

We reverse.

FACTS:

The facts necessary for our disposition…