Van Velson v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, 224 Ill. App. 668 (1922)

March 24, 1922 · Illinois Appellate Court
224 Ill. App. 668

Fannie M. Van Velson, administratrix of the estate of Alonzo G. Van Velson, deceased, plaintiff in error, v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company, defendant in error.

Action for wrongful death of plaintiff’s husband, a station §,gent, while riding on a speeder which was struek by a work train. Judgment for defendant on a directed verdict. Error to the Circuit Court of Jefferson eounty; the Hon. Charles. H. Miller, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1921.

Affirmed.

Opinion filed March 24, 1922.

William H. Green and Curtis Williams, for plaintiff in error. Noleman, Smith & Dallstream, for defendant in error; J. A. Connell, of counsel.

Mr. Justiee Boggs

delivered the opinion of the court.