Phillips v. Great Northern Railway Co.

Magney, Commissioner.

On August 29, 1955, plaintiff, Levi Phillips, sustained. an injury while in the employ of defendant, Great Northern Railway Company. He brought action and recovered a verdict. Defendant appeals from the order of the court denying its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial.

Defendant maintains four repair tracks in the city of Minneapolis. A Chicago & North Western Railway Company boxcar (C&NW 47524) had been placed on one of these tracks for repairs. Plaintiff was employed by defendant as advanced helper or car repairman. He and another employee…