Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad v. White

Jackson, C.

This is a proceeding in error to reverse a judgment of the district court for Lancaster county. The defendant *871in error, hereinafter styled the plaintiff, brought an action against the plaintiff in error, hereinafter styled the defendant, claiming damages, which it is alleged he sustained by reason of his having been forcibly ejected from a railroad train by the servants of the defendant while the train was running at a dangerous rate of speed. The defendant answered, denying the allegations of the petition, and alleged contributory negligence. The evidence discloses that plaintiff…