Chase v. Southern Pacific Co.

This is an appeal from a judgment for damages awarded plaintiff, arising out of injuries alleged to have been sustained by him when he was struck by a car of defendant corporation, which was being operated in a switching movement. Plaintiff was employed as a watchman of the property of the Pioneer Paper Company, over whose property a private railroad track and switch were established and maintained for the purpose of receiving and shipping its product. Gates were located at the entrance of the track upon said property, which were secured by two locks, one of which was placed and kept on the…