St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railroad v. Landers
55 S.W. 940
Ark.
1900
Check Treatment
Wood, J.,

(after stating the facts.) The prima facie case of negligence made by proof of the killing was clearly overcome by the testimony of the engineer and fireman, which was consistent and reasonable. The jury could not arbitrarily disregard it. K. C. F. S. & M. Ry. v. King, 66 Ark. 439; Ry. Co. v. Shoecraft, 53 Ark. 96; St. Louis S. W. Ry. Co. v. Russell, 62 Ark. 182; Memphis L. R. Bd. Co. v. Sanders, 43 Ark. 225; St Louis, I. M. & S. Ry. Co. v. Bragg, 66 Ark. 248; Cantrell v. K. C. M. & B. Ry. 14 Am. & Eng. Ry. Cases (N. S.), 30; Ga. M. & G. Ry. v. Harris, 83 Ga. 393.

Witnesses fox* plaintiff fail to establish any negligence whatever.

The judgment is reversed, axxd the cause is remanded for a new trial.