Chapman

This was an action to recover damages as a result of the death of one Charles Jesse Chapman. The action was against L. E. Edwards and C. A. Edwards as copartners doing business under the firm name ■and style of “Edwards Bros.” and against one John Klein as an individual. The cause of action was based upon the theory that the death of Chapman was caused by the negli- • gence of the defendants. This brief statement will suffice as a general statement, inasmuch as the sole point to be considered does not require further detail.

After trial by jury a verdict was returned in favor of plaintiff and against all defendants in the sum of $15,000. A new trial having been denied, judgment followed pursuant to the verdict. Defendants Edwards, who will hereinafter be referred to as Edwards Bros., or Brothers, appeal. No question is presented on the question of negligence of , defendant Klein nor is there any point made as to the amount of damages awarded. It is not contended that the court erred in any respect, whether in rulings on the admission of evidence or in instructing the jury. It is apparently conceded that defendant Klein was guilty of negligence proximately causing the death of…