Kirkpatrick v. American Creosoting Co.

This is an action for damages for personal'injuries. There was a verdict and judgment in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant, American Creosoting Company, hereinafter called the defendant, in the sum of $5,000. Defendant has appealed. The following parts of the, opinion written by Commissioner Babne/tt, upon the original submission of the cause, are adopted by the court:

“Appellant is a corporation with its place of business in Jackson County, Missouri. It operates a creosoting plant, and, among other things, treats railroad ties with creosote. On December 23, 1924, plaintiff was…