Tennessee Supreme Court September 15, 1880 (Greenlee v. E. T., Va. & Ga. R. R.)

Turney, J.,

delivered the opinion of the court.

Wm. A. Greenlee was killed on the road of the defendant by its engine and train. Mary Greenlee, widow, instituted suit for damages.

On compromise, the company paid her $1,500, and also paid the costs, in consideration of which she agreed to dismiss her suit.