Underwood v. Seaboard Coast Line Railroad
Underwood v. Seaboard Coast Line Railroad
Opinion of the Court
Plaintiff’s husband was killed when his car ran into a train at a rural crossing. She appeals an adverse summary judgment in her wrongful death action.
The only substantial disputed issue of fact is relevant to whether the last clear chance doctrine might apply. Several witnesses testified that decedent slowed down and appeared to be barely moving before running into the front of the moving train. One witness, who may not have had as good a view, testified that decedent ap
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