SCHEFFER v. RAILROAD CO.


105 U.S. 249 (____)

SCHEFFER v. RAILROAD COMPANY.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. George A. King, with whom were Mr. Charles King and Mr. John B. Sanborn, for the plaintiffs in error.

Mr. Linden Kent, contra.


MR. JUSTICE MILLER delivered the opinion of the court.

The plaintiffs, executors of Charles Scheffer, deceased, brought this action to recover of the Washington City, Virginia Midland, and Great Southern Railroad Company damages for his death, which they allege resulted from the negligence of the company while carrying him on its road. The defendant's demurrer to their declaration was sustained, and to reverse the judgment rendered thereon they sued out this writ...

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