Beemer v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Iowa District Gourt. — R. P. Howell, Judge.. Action by the administrator for damages for personal injuries resulting in the death of plaintiff’s intestate. The injuries resulted from a collision at a railway crossing within the village of Ladora. There was a directed verdict for the defendant, and the plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, J.
1. view: contritra1. Railroads : accidents at crossings: unobstructed tory negligence. The decedent was Julia husband driving, and the wife seated beBeemer, wife of John Beemer. The husband and wife were riding in an automobile, the side him on the front seat. The automobile passed upon the railway crossing immediately in front of an oncoming. passenger train. A collision resulted, and both occupants were injured so that they died. Both occupants were 68 years of age, and both were in the possession of their ordinary senses and faculties. The time of the accident was 10:30 A. M., on Sunday…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Artz v. Chicago, R. I. & P. R. R.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1871
- Galveston v. KutacTexas Supreme Court · 1889
- Brommer v. Pennsylvania R.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1910
- Davis v. Chicago, R. I. & P. Ry. Co.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1907
- Wilson v. Illinois Central RailroadSupreme Court of Iowa · 1911
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- Glanville v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1923
- Brown v. McAdooSupreme Court of Iowa · 1922
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