Cahow v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Guthie District Court. — TIon. J. TL Apple-gate, Judge. Action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained while in the defendant’s employment, caused by certain alleged acts of negligence on the part of defendant, and without fault or negligence on the part of the plaintiff. The defendant answered, denying generally, and verdict and judgment for $7,085 were rendered in favor of the plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtGiven, C. J.
1 I. A consideration of the questions presented requires that we notice the material facts as shown by the evidence. There is but little conflict in the evidence as to material facts, and they are substantially as follows: In November, 1891, the plaintiff, then about 22 years of age, was employed by the defendant as a “helper” at its shops in Valley Junction; his work being to do whatever he was directed to do. In 1894 he had worked as a helper in the defendant’s shops at Stuart, his duties being mostly in running a drilling press and in the tool room. Just previous to his employment at…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Muldowney v. Ill. Cent. Ry. Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1873
- Betts v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1894
- Lloyd v. BeadleSupreme Court of Iowa · 1876
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- Bryce v. Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1905