Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit October 20, 1964, 14365_1 (Sara Jane Lappin, Administratrix of the Estate of James D. Lappin, Deceased v. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, a Corporation)

HASTINGS, Chief Judge.

This diversity action was brought by plaintiff Sara Jane Lappin, Administratrix of the estate of James D. Lappin, deceased, against defendant The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company to recover damages for the alleged wrongful death of plaintiff’s husband James D. Lappin.

Trial was by jury and a general verdict was returned in favor of plaintiff for |45,000.