Clark v. Lowden

NORDBYE, District Judge.

This action arises under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. The accident took place on January 25, 1942, at Rock Island in the State of Illinois, where plaintiff was employed and resided, and still resides. Paragraph V of defendants’ answer sets forth certain payments or advancements made to the plaintiff after he was injured. It appears from the recitals in that paragraph that plaintiff has been paid some $400 in three installments, and upon receipt of each payment signed an agreement. The first payment was made on or about April 11, 1942, when plaintiff was paid…