California Supreme Court March 27, 1899, S. F. No. 1566 (Knott v. McGilvray)

VAN DYKE, J.

This action is to recover damages for the death of one Benjamin. Knott, and was originally instituted against Claus Spreckels and John D. MeGilvray. During the trial, on the motion of Spreckels, a nonsuit was granted as to him, and the case proceeded to judgment against the defendant MeGilvray.